Status:
valid
Authors:
Culham ex Jebb & Cheek
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
in Blumea 42(1): 66. 1997.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381568
Common Names
- Nepenthes murudensis
- Murud Nepenthes
- Nepenthes Murudensis
Synonyms
- Nepenthes murudensis Culham ex Phillipps & A.L. Lamb [illegitimate]
Description
Nepenthes murudensis (also called Murud Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is found in lowland and montane habitats, usually on limestone soils.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes murudensis 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 murudensis has small, greenish-yellow flowers with a white, cup-shaped corolla. The seed capsules are round and contain numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are initially small and require plenty of light and humidity to grow.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes murudensis 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 murudensis
Nepenthes murudensis is native to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia and can be found in the forests of Sabah and Sarawak.
Nepenthes murudensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes murudensis?
Nepenthes murudensis is native to the island of Borneo.
What is the size of Nepenthes murudensis?
Nepenthes murudensis typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters.
What is the flowering season of Nepenthes murudensis?
Nepenthes murudensis typically flowers from April to June.
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,