Nepenthes malimumuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malimumuensis
ID:
514
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lagunday, Acma, Cabana, Sabas & V.B.Amoroso
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
in Philippine J. Sci. 146(2): 160 (-161, fig. 1-2). 2017.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302692
Common Names
- Malimumuensis Pitcher Plant
- Malimumuensis Nepenthes
- Malimumuensis Tropical Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes malimumuensis (also called Malimu Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of pitcher plant native to Borneo. It is a medium-sized species, with pitchers typically reaching up to 25 cm in height. It is found in montane forests, usually at elevations of 1000-2000 m. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees and other plants.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes malimumuensis is a carnivorous plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to create natural insect repellents and to purify air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nepenthes malimumuensis is a small, white, tubular 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 malimumuensis is a tropical pitcher plant native to the mountain forests of Borneo. It is best grown in a terrarium or greenhouse with high humidity and bright, indirect light. It prefers a soil mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and sand. Water regularly and keep the soil evenly moist. Propagate by division or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Nepenthes malimumuensis
Nepenthes malimumuensis is native to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. It can be found growing in the mossy forest and lower montane areas of the island.
Nepenthes malimumuensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes malimumuensis?
Nepenthes malimumuensis is native to the Philippines.
What is the size of Nepenthes malimumuensis?
Nepenthes malimumuensis can reach up to 1 meter in height.
What is the temperature range for Nepenthes malimumuensis?
Nepenthes malimumuensis 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
Victor B. Amoroso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.B.Amoroso' in the authors string.
Noel E. Lagunday: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lagunday' in the authors string.
Jose Luciano Sabas Rosales: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sabas' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302692: Based on the initial data import