Nepenthes merrilliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merrilliana
ID:
382188
Status:
valid
Authors:
Macfarl.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
in Trans. Proc. Bot. Soc. Pennsylv. 3(3): 208, t. 1. 1911.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381520
Common Names
- Nepenthes merrilliana
- Merrilliana Pitcher Plant
- Merrilliana Monkey Cup
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- Nepenthes merrillii Elmer [unknown]
Description
Nepenthes merrilliana (also called Merrill's 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 merrilliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nepenthes merrilliana has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes merrilliana is a tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or by dividing the root ball.
Where to Find Nepenthes merrilliana
Nepenthes merrilliana is native to the Philippines and can be found in the forests of Luzon, Mindoro, and Palawan.
Nepenthes merrilliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepenthes merrilliana?
Nepenthes merrilliana
What is the common name of Nepenthes merrilliana?
Merrill's Pitcher Plant
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes merrilliana?
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
John Muirhead Macfarlane (1855-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Macfarl.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000381520: Based on the initial data import