Nepenthes lowii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lowii
ID:
382204
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
in Trans. Linn. Soc. London 22: 420, t. 71. 1859.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381536
Common Names
- Nepenthes lowii
- Low's Pitcher Plant
- Low's Monkey Cup
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes lowii (also called Low's 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 lowii 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
The flower of Nepenthes lowii is a small, white, cup-shaped structure with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, white, cup-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes lowii 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 lowii
Nepenthes lowii is native to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia and can be found in the forests of Sabah and Sarawak.
Nepenthes lowii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes lowii?
Nepenthes lowii is native to the island of Borneo.
What is the size of Nepenthes lowii?
Nepenthes lowii typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters.
What is the flowering season of Nepenthes lowii?
Nepenthes lowii typically flowers from April to June.
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000381536: Based on the initial data import