Nepenthes hispida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
382680
Status:
valid
Authors:
Beck
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
in Wiener Ill. Gart.-Zeitung 20: 187. 1895.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382012
Common Names
- Nepenthes hispida
- Hispida Pitcher Plant
- Hairy Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes hispida (also called 'Hairy 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 hispida 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 hispida is a small, white, cup-shaped structure with a pinkish-red center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes hispida is a perennial climber that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in early spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in early spring.
Where to Find Nepenthes hispida
Nepenthes hispida is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Nepenthes hispida FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes hispida?
Nepenthes hispida is native to the island of Borneo.
What is the size of Nepenthes hispida?
Nepenthes hispida is a medium-sized species, reaching up to 40 cm in height.
What is the flower color of Nepenthes hispida?
The flowers of Nepenthes hispida 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,
References
Günther Beck von Mannagetta und Lerchenau (1856-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beck' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000382012: Based on the initial data import