Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
leonardoi
ID:
416

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.McPherson, Bourke, Cervancia, Jaunzems & A.S.Rob.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
in Carniflora Australis 8(1): 5 (-19, fig. 1-11). 2011.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302574



Common Names

  • Leonardo's Pitcher Plant
  • Leonardo Pitcher Plant
  • Leonardo's Pitcher


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Description

Nepenthes leonardoi (also called Leonardo'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 leonardoi is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in terrariums and greenhouses. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nepenthes leonardoi 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes leonardoi is a tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in lowland rainforests. It is best grown in a terrarium or greenhouse with high humidity and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or seed. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Nepenthes leonardoi

Nepenthes leonardoi is native to the island of Borneo and can be found in the wild in the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak.

Nepenthes leonardoi FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes leonardoi?

Nepenthes leonardoi is native to the Philippines, where it grows in lowland and montane forests.

What is the size of Nepenthes leonardoi?

Nepenthes leonardoi is a small species, with pitchers typically reaching a height of 10-15 cm.

What is the temperature range for Nepenthes leonardoi?

Nepenthes leonardoi 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

Greg Bourke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bourke' in the authors string.
Alastair Robinson (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Rob.' in the authors string.
Stewart McPherson (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.McPherson' in the authors string.
Jehson Cervancia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cervancia' in the authors string.
Mark Jaunzems: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaunzems' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302574: Based on the initial data import