Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
peltata
ID:
746732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sh.Kurata

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
in J. Insectiv. Pl. Soc. 59(1): 12 (-17; fig. 1; photogrs. 1-10). 2008.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746065



Common Names

  • Nepenthes peltata
  • Peltate Pitcher Plant
  • Peltate Pitcher Plant


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Description

Nepenthes peltata (also called Shielded Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in shady and moist places in forests, along streams, and on mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes peltata is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nepenthes peltata is white in colour and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round, and black in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and are covered in short, white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes peltata can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Nepenthes peltata

Nepenthes peltata can be found in Southeast Asia, in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Nepenthes peltata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes peltata?

Nepenthes peltata

What is the common name of Nepenthes peltata?

Nepenthes peltata

Where is Nepenthes peltata found?

Nepenthes peltata is found in India

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