Nepenthes kerrii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerrii
ID:
747517
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Catal. & Kruetr.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Nepenthes Thailand.: 32 (fig. 1-5). 2010.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746850
Common Names
- Nepenthes kerrii
- Kerri's Pitcher Plant
- Nepenthes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes kerrii (also called Kerri's Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen climbing shrub that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes kerrii is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nepenthes kerrii has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters of two to three. The flowers are followed by small, round, red fruits that contain numerous seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes kerrii is an epiphytic perennial that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Nepenthes kerrii
Nepenthes kerrii is native to Thailand and can be found in the Kanchanaburi province.
Nepenthes kerrii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes kerrii?
Nepenthes kerrii is native to the island of Borneo.
What is the size of Nepenthes kerrii?
Nepenthes kerrii is a medium-sized species, with pitchers reaching up to 25 cm in height.
What is the color of Nepenthes kerrii?
Nepenthes kerrii has greenish-yellow pitchers with red stripes.
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
Marcello Catalano (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Catal.' in the authors string.
Trongtham Kruetreepradit: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kruetr.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000746850: Based on the initial data import