Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hurrelliana
ID:
383346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek & A.L.Lamb

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
in Sabah Parks Nature J. 6: 118 (-123; figs.). 2003.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382678



Common Names

  • Hurrell's Nepenthes
  • Umbrella Sedge
  • Papyrus Sedge


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Description

Nepenthes hurrelliana (also called Hurrell's pitcher plant, among many other common names) is a perennial carnivorous plant that grows to a height of 1 m. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes hurrelliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin ailments, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepenthes hurrelliana has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round in shape. The seedlings are short and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes hurrelliana is a perennial, carnivorous plant that is native to Borneo. It is a low-growing plant that produces small, yellow-green flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Nepenthes hurrelliana

Nepenthes hurrelliana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is commonly found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Nepenthes hurrelliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes hurrelliana?

Nepenthes hurrelliana

What is the family of Nepenthes hurrelliana?

Nepenthaceae

What is the common name of Nepenthes hurrelliana?

Hurrell's pitcher plant

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

Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Anthony Lamb (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Lamb' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000382678: Based on the initial data import