Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
1087201

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Druce

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles: 637. 1916.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086539



Common Names

  • Nepenthes mirabilis
  • Nepenthes-da-serra
  • Nepenthes-da-mata


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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Nepenthes mirabilis var. echinostoma J.H.Adam & Wilcock
Nepenthes mirabilis var. mirabilis
Nepenthes mirabilis var. globosa M.Catal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nepenthes mirabilis 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 mirabilis 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 mirabilis

Nepenthes mirabilis 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

George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001086539: Based on the initial data import