Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
manobo
ID:
515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lagunday, Acma, Cabana, Sabas & V.B.Amoroso

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
in Philippine J. Sci. 146(2): 161 (-164, fig. 3-4). 2017.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302693



Common Names

  • Manobo Pitcher Plant
  • Manobo Nepenthes
  • Manobo Tropical Pitcher Plant


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Description

Nepenthes manobo (also called Manobo Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is a tropical plant that grows in lowland and montane forests, usually in areas with high humidity and plenty of sunlight. It has a rosette of leaves with a pitcher-shaped structure at the end of each leaf. The pitchers are usually green in color and have a red or yellow rim.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes manobo 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 manobo 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes manobo 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 manobo

Nepenthes manobo is native to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It can be found growing in the mossy forest and lower montane areas of the island.

Nepenthes manobo FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes manobo?

Nepenthes manobo is native to the Philippines.

What is the size of Nepenthes manobo?

Nepenthes manobo can reach up to 1 meter in height.

What is the temperature range for Nepenthes manobo?

Nepenthes manobo 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-0001302693: Based on the initial data import