Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
mapuluensis
ID:
382185

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.H.Adam & Wilcock

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
in Blumea 35(1): 265. 1990.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381517



Common Names

  • Nepenthes mapuluensis
  • Mapuluensis Pitcher Plant
  • Mapuluensis Monkey Cup


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Description

Nepenthes mapuluensis (also called Mapulu 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 mapuluensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepenthes mapuluensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes mapuluensis is a perennial climbing plant that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Nepenthes mapuluensis requires minimal care and can tolerate drought conditions.

Where to Find Nepenthes mapuluensis

Nepenthes mapuluensis is native to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia and can be found in the forests of the Minahasa Peninsula.

Nepenthes mapuluensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes mapuluensis?

Nepenthes mapuluensis

What is the common name of Nepenthes mapuluensis?

Mapulu Pitcher Plant

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes mapuluensis?

It is native to Borneo.

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

Jumaat Haji Adam (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Adam' in the authors string.
C. C. Wilcock (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilcock' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000381517: Based on the initial data import