Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
izumiae
ID:
382697

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Clarke, Troy Davis & Tamin

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
in Blumea 48(1): 180. 2003.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382029



Common Names

  • Nepenthes izumiae
  • Izumiae Pitcher Plant
  • Izumi Pitcher Plant


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Description

Nepenthes izumiae (also called 'Izumi'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 izumiae 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 izumiae 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 izumiae is a tropical pitcher plant that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mixture that is high in organic matter. It can be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as the seedlings are slow to grow and may not be true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Nepenthes izumiae

Nepenthes izumiae is native to Japan. It can be found in the mountains of Shikoku and Kyushu.

Nepenthes izumiae FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes izumiae?

Nepenthes izumiae is native to the island of Okinawa in Japan.

What is the size of Nepenthes izumiae?

Nepenthes izumiae is a medium-sized species, typically reaching a height of around 50 cm.

What is the flowering period of Nepenthes izumiae?

Nepenthes izumiae typically flowers in the spring and summer months.

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

Rusjdi Tamin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tamin' in the authors string.
Charles Clarke (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Clarke' in the authors string.
Troy Davis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Troy Davis' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000382029: Based on the initial data import