Nepenthes kongkandana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kongkandana
ID:
413
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Catal. & T.Kruetr.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
in AIPC Mag. 37: 10 (5-11, photogrs.). 2015.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302570
Common Names
- Kongkandana Pitcher Plant
- Giant Pitcher Plant
- Giant Tropical Pitcher Plant
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Nepenthes kongkandana (also called Kongkandana 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 kongkandana 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 kongkandana 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 kongkandana 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 kongkandana
Nepenthes kongkandana is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Quezon.
Nepenthes kongkandana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes kongkandana?
Nepenthes kongkandana 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 kongkandana?
Nepenthes kongkandana is a medium-sized species, reaching up to 60 cm in height.
What is the temperature range for Nepenthes kongkandana?
Nepenthes kongkandana 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
Marcello Catalano (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Catal.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302570: Based on the initial data import