Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
kinabaluensis
ID:
501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sh.Kurata

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
in J. Insectiv. Pl. Soc. 35(3): 65. 1984.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302675



Common Names

  • Kinabaluensis Pitcher Plant
  • Kinabaluensis Nepenthes
  • Kinabaluensis Tropical Pitcher Plant


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes kinabaluensis Sh.Kurata ex J.H.Adam & Wilcock [illegitimate]
  • Nepenthes kinabaluensis Sh.Kurata [illegitimate]

Description

Nepenthes kinabaluensis (also called Kinabalu Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of pitcher plant native to Borneo. It is a medium-sized species, with pitchers typically reaching up to 25 cm in height. It is found in montane forests, usually at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees and other plants.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes kinabaluensis is a carnivorous plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to create natural insect repellents and to purify air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nepenthes kinabaluensis 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 leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes kinabaluensis is a tropical pitcher plant native to the mountain forests of Borneo. It is best grown in a terrarium or greenhouse with high humidity and bright, indirect light. It prefers a soil mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and sand. Water regularly and keep the soil evenly moist. Propagate by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Nepenthes kinabaluensis

Nepenthes kinabaluensis is native to the Kinabalu National Park in Sabah, Malaysia. It can be found growing in the mossy forest and lower montane areas of the park.

Nepenthes kinabaluensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes kinabaluensis?

Nepenthes kinabaluensis is native to Borneo.

What is the size of Nepenthes kinabaluensis?

Nepenthes kinabaluensis can reach up to 2 meters in height.

What is the temperature range for Nepenthes kinabaluensis?

Nepenthes kinabaluensis prefers temperatures between 18-25°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

Shigeo Kurata (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sh.Kurata' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302675: Based on the initial data import