Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
khasiana
ID:
382687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
in: de Candolle, A. L. P. P., Prodr. 17: 102. 1873.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382019



Common Names

  • Nepenthes khasiana
  • Khasiana Pitcher Plant
  • Khasi Pitcher Plant


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes rubra Hort. ex Rafarin [unknown]

Description

Nepenthes khasiana (also called 'Khasi 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 khasiana 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 khasiana 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 khasiana is a tropical pitcher plant native to India and Bangladesh. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining, acidic soil mix that is high in organic matter. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Nepenthes khasiana

Nepenthes khasiana is native to India and Bangladesh. It can be found in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, India.

Nepenthes khasiana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes khasiana?

Nepenthes khasiana is native to the Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, India.

What is the size of Nepenthes khasiana?

Nepenthes khasiana is a medium-sized species, reaching up to 40 cm in height.

What is the flower color of Nepenthes khasiana?

The flowers of Nepenthes khasiana are typically white or yellowish in color.

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,