Status:
valid
Authors:
Gieray, Gronem., Wistuba, Marwinski, Micheler, Coritico & V.B.Amoroso
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
in Plants (Basel) 3(2): 286 (-289, fig. 1). 2014.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302600
Common Names
- Pantaronensis Pitcher Plant
- Pantaronensis Pitcher
- Pantaronensis' Pitcher Plant
Description
Nepenthes pantaronensis (also called Pantaron Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is a small, lowland species, growing in open, sunny areas in mossy forest. It has a rosette of small, ovate leaves and produces pitchers with a distinctively long, slender peristome.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes pantaronensis 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 pantaronensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes pantaronensis 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 pantaronensis
Nepenthes pantaronensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental.
Nepenthes pantaronensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes pantaronensis?
Nepenthes pantaronensis is native to the Philippines.
What is the size of Nepenthes pantaronensis?
Nepenthes pantaronensis can reach up to 1 meter in height.
What is the temperature range for Nepenthes pantaronensis?
Nepenthes pantaronensis 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
Thomas Gronemeyer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gronem.' in the authors string.
Marius Micheler: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Micheler' in the authors string.
David Marwinski: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marwinski' in the authors string.
Tobias Gieray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gieray' in the authors string.
Victor B. Amoroso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.B.Amoroso' in the authors string.