Nepenthes pitopangii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pitopangii
ID:
745004
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chi.C.Lee, S.McPherson, Bourke & M.Mansur
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Bull. Singapore 61(1): 95 (-99; fig. 1). 2009.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744337
Common Names
- Nepenthes Pitopangii
- Pitopang's Nepenthes
- Pitopang's Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes pitopangii (also called Pitopang's pitcher plant, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.5–1 m. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes pitopangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its essential oil, which is used in perfumes and soaps.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nepenthes pitopangii are small and greenish-white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have heart-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes pitopangii is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.
Where to Find Nepenthes pitopangii
Nepenthes pitopangii is native to Indonesia.
Nepenthes pitopangii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepenthes pitopangii?
Nepenthes pitopangii
What is the common name of Nepenthes pitopangii?
Pitopang's Pitcher Plant
What is the hardiness zone of Nepenthes pitopangii?
10-12
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.
Greg Bourke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bourke' in the authors string.
Stewart McPherson (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.McPherson' in the authors string.
Muhammad Mansur: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Mansur' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000744337: Based on the initial data import