Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hamata
ID:
404

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R. Turnbull & A.T. Middleton

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
in Reinwardtia 10(2): 108. 1984.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302559



Common Names

  • Hook-Leaved Pitcher Plant
  • Giant Pitcher Plant
  • Giant Tropical Pitcher Plant


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes dentata Sh.Kurata [illegitimate]
  • Nepenthes dentata Sh.Kurata [unknown]

Description

Nepenthes hamata (also called Hamata Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is a climbing plant with long, slender tendrils and pitchers that are typically green with red spots. It is found in lowland rainforests, often growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes hamata is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in terrariums and greenhouses. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nepenthes hamata is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes hamata is a tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in lowland rainforests. It is a lowland species, preferring warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept warm and humid. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Nepenthes hamata

Nepenthes hamata is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Quezon.

Nepenthes hamata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes hamata?

Nepenthes hamata is native to the island of Borneo and is found growing in lowland rainforests.

What is the size of Nepenthes hamata?

Nepenthes hamata is a medium-sized species, with pitchers typically reaching a height of 20-30 cm.

What is the color of Nepenthes hamata?

Nepenthes hamata has pitchers that are usually green or yellowish-green in color.

Species in the Nepenthes genus

Nepenthes rhombicaulis, Nepenthes reinwardtiana, Nepenthes ramispina, Nepenthes rafflesiana, Nepenthes platychila, Nepenthes pilosa, Nepenthes rajah, Nepenthes sanguinea, Nepenthes rigidifolia, Nepenthes rowanae, Nepenthes petiolata, Nepenthes maxima, Nepenthes mira, Nepenthes mikei, Nepenthes macrophylla, Nepenthes mapuluensis, Nepenthes macrovulgaris, Nepenthes merrilliana, Nepenthes macfarlanei, Nepenthes lavicola, Nepenthes lowii, Nepenthes longifolia, Nepenthes klossii, Nepenthes lamii, Nepenthes muluensis, Nepenthes neoguineensis, Nepenthes mollis, Nepenthes pectinata, Nepenthes papuana, Nepenthes murudensis, Nepenthes ovata, Nepenthes northiana, Nepenthes paniculata, Nepenthes philippinensis, Nepenthes eustachya, Nepenthes ephippiata, Nepenthes dubia, Nepenthes edwardsiana, Nepenthes gymnamphora, Nepenthes gracillima, Nepenthes graciliflora, Nepenthes eymae, Nepenthes faizaliana, Nepenthes fusca, Nepenthes glandulifera, Nepenthes clipeata, Nepenthes distillatoria, Nepenthes copelandii, Nepenthes campanulata, Nepenthes burkei,

Species in the Nepenthaceae family

Nepenthes rhombicaulis, Nepenthes reinwardtiana, Nepenthes ramispina, Nepenthes rafflesiana, Nepenthes platychila, Nepenthes pilosa, Nepenthes rajah, Nepenthes sanguinea, Nepenthes rigidifolia, Nepenthes rowanae, Nepenthes petiolata, Nepenthes maxima, Nepenthes mira, Nepenthes mikei, Nepenthes macrophylla, Nepenthes mapuluensis, Nepenthes macrovulgaris, Nepenthes merrilliana, Nepenthes macfarlanei, Nepenthes lavicola, Nepenthes lowii, Nepenthes longifolia, Nepenthes klossii, Nepenthes lamii, Nepenthes muluensis, Nepenthes neoguineensis, Nepenthes mollis, Nepenthes pectinata, Nepenthes papuana, Nepenthes murudensis, Nepenthes ovata, Nepenthes northiana, Nepenthes paniculata, Nepenthes philippinensis, Nepenthes eustachya, Nepenthes ephippiata, Nepenthes dubia, Nepenthes edwardsiana, Nepenthes gymnamphora, Nepenthes gracillima, Nepenthes graciliflora, Nepenthes eymae, Nepenthes faizaliana, Nepenthes fusca, Nepenthes glandulifera, Nepenthes clipeata, Nepenthes distillatoria, Nepenthes copelandii, Nepenthes campanulata, Nepenthes burkei,

References