Nepenthes micramphora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micramphora
ID:
745002
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.B.Heinrich, S.McPherson, Gronem. & V.B.Amoroso
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
in: McPherson, S., Pitcher Plants of the Old World 2: 1315 (713-719, 1314-1319; figs. 387-391, 739). 2009.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744335
Common Names
- Nepenthes Micramphora
- Small-winged Nepenthes
- Small-winged Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes micramphora (also called Small-flowered pitcher plant, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.5–1 m. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes micramphora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its essential oil, which is used in perfumes and soaps.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nepenthes micramphora are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes micramphora is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.
Where to Find Nepenthes micramphora
Nepenthes micramphora is native to the Philippines.
Nepenthes micramphora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepenthes micramphora?
Nepenthes micramphora
What is the common name of Nepenthes micramphora?
Small Pitcher Plant
What is the hardiness zone of Nepenthes micramphora?
10-12
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
Thomas Gronemeyer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gronem.' in the authors string.
Victor B. Amoroso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.B.Amoroso' in the authors string.
Stewart McPherson (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.McPherson' in the authors string.
Volker Heinrich (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.B.Heinrich' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000744335: Based on the initial data import