Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hemsleyana
ID:
382685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Macfarl.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
in: Engler, A., Pflanzenr. IV. 111 (Heft 36): 61. 1908.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382017



Common Names

  • Nepenthes hemsleyana
  • Hemsleyana Pitcher Plant
  • Hemsley's Pitcher Plant


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes rafflesiana elongata Hort. [illegitimate]
  • Nepenthes rafflesiana subglandulosa J.H.Adam & Hafiza [unknown]
  • Nepenthes baramensis C.Clarke, J.A.Moran & Chi.C.Lee [unknown]

Description

Nepenthes hemsleyana (also called 'Hemsley's Pitcher Plant', among many other common names) is a species of pitcher plant native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. It is a tropical plant that grows in humid, shady areas. It has a rosette of leaves with a long, slender stem and a pitcher-shaped inflorescence. The pitchers are green with red stripes and can reach up to 15 cm in height.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes hemsleyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as being a diuretic and helping to reduce fever. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nepenthes hemsleyana 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, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes hemsleyana is a tropical pitcher plant that is native to Borneo. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining, acidic soil mix that is high in organic matter. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Nepenthes hemsleyana

Nepenthes hemsleyana is native to the Philippines.

Nepenthes hemsleyana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes hemsleyana?

Nepenthes hemsleyana is native to the island of Borneo.

What is the size of Nepenthes hemsleyana?

Nepenthes hemsleyana is a medium-sized species, reaching up to 40 cm in height.

What is the flower color of Nepenthes hemsleyana?

The flowers of Nepenthes hemsleyana are typically white or yellowish 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,