Nepenthes justinae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
justinae
ID:
411
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gronem., Wistuba, Mey & V.B.Amoroso
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
in Plants (Basel) 5(2) (23): 6 (-10, fig. 3, 4). 2016.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302568
Common Names
- Justina's Pitcher Plant
- Giant Pitcher Plant
- Giant Tropical Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes justinae (also called Justina's Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is a climbing plant with long, slender tendrils and pitchers that are typically green with red spots. It is found in lowland rainforests, often growing on trees or rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes justinae is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in terrariums and greenhouses. It is also used in landscaping and as a decorative plant in homes and offices.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nepenthes justinae 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 stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes justinae is a tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in lowland and montane forests. It is best grown in a terrarium or greenhouse, with temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). It prefers high humidity and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done through seed or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Nepenthes justinae
Nepenthes justinae is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Quezon.
Nepenthes justinae FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes justinae?
Nepenthes justinae is native to the Philippines, where it grows in mossy forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.
What is the size of Nepenthes justinae?
Nepenthes justinae is a medium-sized species, reaching up to 60 cm in height.
What is the temperature range for Nepenthes justinae?
Nepenthes justinae prefers temperatures between 15–25 °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
Andreas Wistuba (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wistuba' in the authors string.
Thomas Gronemeyer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gronem.' in the authors string.
Victor B. Amoroso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.B.Amoroso' in the authors string.
François Sockhom Mey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mey' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302568: Based on the initial data import