Nepenthes neoguineensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neoguineensis
ID:
382228
Status:
valid
Authors:
Macfarl.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
in Nova Guinea 8: 340, t. 67. 1910.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381560
Common Names
- Nepenthes Neoguineensis
- New Guinea Nepenthes
- New Guinea Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes neoguineensis (also called New Guinea 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 neoguineensis 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
The flower of Nepenthes neoguineensis is a small, white, cup-shaped structure with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, white, cup-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes neoguineensis 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 neoguineensis
Nepenthes neoguineensis is native to the island of New Guinea in Southeast Asia and can be found in the forests of Papua New Guinea and West Papua.
Nepenthes neoguineensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes neoguineensis?
Nepenthes neoguineensis is native to the island of New Guinea.
What is the size of Nepenthes neoguineensis?
Nepenthes neoguineensis typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters.
What is the flowering season of Nepenthes neoguineensis?
Nepenthes neoguineensis 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,
References
John Muirhead Macfarlane (1855-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Macfarl.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000381560: Based on the initial data import