Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
palawanensis
ID:
747510

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.McPherson, Cervancia, Chi.C.Lee, Jaunzems, Mey & A.S.Rob.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
in: McPherson, S., Carniv. Pl. Hab. 2: 1332 (-1339; figs. 783-789). 2010.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746843



Common Names

  • Nepenthes palawanensis
  • Palawan Pitcher Plant
  • Nepenthes


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Description

Nepenthes palawanensis (also called Palawan Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen climbing shrub that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes palawanensis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nepenthes palawanensis has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters of two to three. The flowers are followed by small, round, red fruits that contain numerous seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes palawanensis is an epiphytic perennial that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Nepenthes palawanensis

Nepenthes palawanensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in the Palawan province.

Nepenthes palawanensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes palawanensis?

Nepenthes palawanensis is native to the island of Palawan in the Philippines.

What is the size of Nepenthes palawanensis?

Nepenthes palawanensis is a small species, with pitchers reaching up to 15 cm in height.

What is the color of Nepenthes palawanensis?

Nepenthes palawanensis has greenish-yellow pitchers with red stripes.

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

Ch'ien Lee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chi.C.Lee' in the authors string.
Alastair Robinson (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Rob.' in the authors string.
François Sockhom Mey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mey' in the authors string.
Stewart McPherson (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.McPherson' in the authors string.
Jehson Cervancia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cervancia' in the authors string.
Mark Jaunzems: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaunzems' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000746843: Based on the initial data import