Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
500

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Low ex Mast.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron. n.s. 16: 812 (& 813, fig. 157). 1881.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302674



Common Names

  • Hookeriana Pitcher Plant
  • Hookeriana Nepenthes
  • Hookeriana Tropical Pitcher Plant


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes hookeri Alphand [illegitimate]
  • Nepenthes hookeriana H.Low ex Lindl. [illegitimate]
  • Nepenthes rafflesiana excelsior (Lindl.) Beck [unknown]
  • Nepenthes rafflesiana hookeriana (Lindl.) Beck [unknown]
  • Nepenthes loddigesii W.H.Baxter [illegitimate]
  • Nepenthes excelsior Williams [unknown]
  • Nepenthes hookeri Alphand ex Hook.f. [invalid]
  • Nepenthes hookeriana H.Low ex W.H.Baxter [illegitimate]

Description

Nepenthes hookeriana (also called Hooker's Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of pitcher plant native to Borneo. It is a medium-sized species, with pitchers typically reaching up to 25 cm in height. It is found in montane forests, usually at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees and other plants.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes hookeriana is a carnivorous plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to create natural insect repellents and to purify air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nepenthes hookeriana 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 leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes hookeriana is a tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is an easy-to-grow species that prefers warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in a well-draining, nutrient-rich soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Nepenthes hookeriana

Nepenthes hookeriana is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Bukidnon, Davao del Norte, and Davao Oriental.

Nepenthes hookeriana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes hookeriana?

Nepenthes hookeriana is native to the island of Borneo.

What is the size of Nepenthes hookeriana?

Nepenthes hookeriana typically grows to a height of about 30 cm.

What is the temperature range for Nepenthes hookeriana?

Nepenthes hookeriana prefers temperatures between 18-25°C.

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

Hugh Low (1824-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Low' in the authors string.
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302674: Based on the initial data import