Nepenthes kurata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurata
ID:
415
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jebb & Cheek
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
in Eur. J. Taxon. 69: 6. 2013.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302572
Common Names
- Kurata Pitcher Plant
- Giant Pitcher Plant
- Giant Tropical Pitcher Plant
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- Nepenthes alata ecristata Macfarl. [unknown]
Description
Nepenthes kurata (also called Kurata's Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is a lowland species, typically found in open, sunny areas, such as limestone outcrops, open grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has a rosette of long, narrow leaves with a pitcher at the end of each leaf. The pitchers are green with red stripes and have a lid-like structure at the top.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes kurata 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 kurata 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 kurata 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 kurata
Nepenthes kurata is native to the island of Borneo and can be found in the wild in the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak.
Nepenthes kurata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes kurata?
Nepenthes kurata 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 kurata?
Nepenthes kurata is a medium-sized species, reaching up to 60 cm in height.
What is the temperature range for Nepenthes kurata?
Nepenthes kurata 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-0001302572: Based on the initial data import