Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
mikei
ID:
382181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salmon & Maulder

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
in Carniv. Pl. Newslett. 24: 82. 1995.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381513



Common Names

  • Nepenthes mikei
  • Mikei Pitcher Plant
  • Mikei Monkey Cup


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes angasanensis Maulder, D.Schub., B.R.Salmon & B.Quinn [unknown]

Description

Nepenthes mikei (also called Mike'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 mikei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepenthes mikei has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes mikei is a perennial climbing plant that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Nepenthes mikei requires minimal care and can tolerate drought conditions.

Where to Find Nepenthes mikei

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

Nepenthes mikei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes mikei?

Nepenthes mikei

What is the common name of Nepenthes mikei?

Mike's Pitcher Plant

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes mikei?

It is native to Borneo.

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 Drew Salmon (1802-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salmon' in the authors string.
Ricky G. Maulder: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maulder' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000381513: Based on the initial data import