Nepenthes maryae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maryae
ID:
418
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jebb & Cheek
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
in Blumea 61: 60, fig. 1. 2016.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302576
Common Names
- Mary's Pitcher Plant
- Mary Pitcher Plant
- Mary's Pitcher
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes maryae (also called Mary'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 maryae 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
Nepenthes maryae has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes maryae 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 maryae
Nepenthes maryae is native to the island of Borneo and can be found in the wild in the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak.
Nepenthes maryae FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes maryae?
Nepenthes maryae is native to the Philippines, where it grows in lowland and montane forests.
What is the size of Nepenthes maryae?
Nepenthes maryae is a medium-sized species, with pitchers typically reaching a height of 15-20 cm.
What is the temperature range for Nepenthes maryae?
Nepenthes maryae 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
Matthew Jebb (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jebb' in the authors string.
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302576: Based on the initial data import