Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
masoalensis
ID:
1087196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schmid-Holl.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
in Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 97(4): 567. 1977.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086534



Common Names

  • Nepenthes masoalensis
  • Nepenthes-de-Masoala
  • Nepenthes-da-serra


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Description

Nepenthes masoalensis (also called Masoala pitcher plant, among many other common names) is a small carnivorous plant native to Madagascar. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes masoalensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nepenthes masoalensis are small and white. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings have two opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes masoalensis is an epiphytic pitcher plant native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Nepenthes masoalensis

Nepenthes masoalensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical forests.

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