Nepenthes negros - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
negros
ID:
433
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jebb & Cheek
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
in Nordic J. Bot. 31(5): 619. 2013.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302594
Common Names
- Negros Pitcher Plant
- Negros Pitcher
- Negros' Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Nepenthes alata biflora Macfarl. [unknown]
Description
Nepenthes negros (also called Negros Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is a medium-sized species, growing to a height of around 60 cm. It is found in montane rainforest, often growing on limestone outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes negros is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in terrariums and greenhouses. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nepenthes negros is a small, white, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes negros is a tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. It is best grown in a well-draining, acidic soil mix.
Where to Find Nepenthes negros
Nepenthes negros is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental.
Nepenthes negros FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes negros?
Nepenthes negros is native to the Philippines.
What is the size of Nepenthes negros?
Nepenthes negros can reach up to 1.5 meters in height.
What is the temperature range for Nepenthes negros?
Nepenthes negros prefers temperatures between 18-25°C.
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
Matthew Jebb (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jebb' in the authors string.
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302594: Based on the initial data import