Nepenthes kitanglad - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kitanglad
ID:
412
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jebb & Cheek
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
in Eur. J. Taxon. 69: 10, fig. 2. 2013.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302569
Common Names
- Kitanglad Pitcher Plant
- Giant Pitcher Plant
- Giant Tropical Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes kitanglad (also called Kitanglad 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 kitanglad 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 kitanglad is a small, white, cup-shaped 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes kitanglad is a tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in 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 kitanglad
Nepenthes kitanglad is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, and Lanao del Norte.
Nepenthes kitanglad FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes kitanglad?
Nepenthes kitanglad 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 kitanglad?
Nepenthes kitanglad is a medium-sized species, reaching up to 60 cm in height.
What is the temperature range for Nepenthes kitanglad?
Nepenthes kitanglad 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
Matthew Jebb (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jebb' in the authors string.
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302569: Based on the initial data import