Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
maxima
ID:
382178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reinw. ex Nees

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
in Ann. Sci. Nat. 3: 369, t. 20, f. 2. 1824.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381510



Common Names

  • Nepenthes maxima
  • Maxima Pitcher Plant
  • Maxima Monkey Cup


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes curtisii superba Hort.Veitch ex J.Marshall [unknown]
  • Nepenthes maxima minor Macfarl. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes maxima superba (Hort.Veitch ex J.Marshall) Veitch [unknown]
  • Nepenthes oblanceolata Ridl. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes celebica Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes curtisii Mast. [unknown]

Description

Nepenthes maxima (also called Giant 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 maxima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nepenthes maxima is yellow and has a pitcher-shaped structure. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes maxima is a tropical pitcher plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It should be planted in a container with a minimum depth of 8 inches. It can be fertilized with a slow-release fertilizer.

Where to Find Nepenthes maxima

Nepenthes maxima can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, especially in the Philippines.

Nepenthes maxima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes maxima?

Nepenthes maxima

What is the common name of Nepenthes maxima?

Giant Pitcher Plant

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes maxima?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt (1773-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinw.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000381510: Based on the initial data import