Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
382232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danser

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
in Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg, sér. 3, 9: 350, f. 17a, b, d. 1928.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381564



Common Names

  • Nepenthes pectinata
  • Pectinate Nepenthes
  • Nepenthes Pectinata


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes melamphora tomentella Becc. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes rosulata Tamin & M. Hotta [illegitimate]
  • Nepenthes xiphioides Salmon & Maulder [unknown]

Description

Nepenthes pectinata (also called Comb-leaved 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 pectinata 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 pectinata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes pectinata 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 pectinata

Nepenthes pectinata is native to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia and can be found in the forests of Sabah and Sarawak.

Nepenthes pectinata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes pectinata?

Nepenthes pectinata is native to the island of Borneo.

What is the size of Nepenthes pectinata?

Nepenthes pectinata typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters.

What is the flowering season of Nepenthes pectinata?

Nepenthes pectinata 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