Status:
valid
Authors:
Wistuba & Rischer
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
in Carniv. Pl. Newslett. 25(4): 106 (-111, fig. 1-5). 1996.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381535
Common Names
- Nepenthes lavicola
- Lavicola Pitcher Plant
- Lavicola Monkey Cup
Description
Nepenthes lavicola (also called Lava Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a climbing stem and long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves with a red midrib. It is found in tropical forests, swamps, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes lavicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nepenthes lavicola has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes lavicola is a tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or by dividing the root ball.
Where to Find Nepenthes lavicola
Nepenthes lavicola is native to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia and can be found in the forests of Sabah and Sarawak.
Nepenthes lavicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepenthes lavicola?
Nepenthes lavicola
What type of soil does Nepenthes lavicola prefer?
Nepenthes lavicola prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes lavicola?
Nepenthes lavicola is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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
Heiko Rischer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rischer' in the authors string.