Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gronem., S.McPherson, Coritico, Micheler, Marwinski & V.B.Amoroso

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
in: McPherson, S., New Nepenthes 1: 425 (-439; figs. 368-381). 2011.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302607



Common Names

  • Pulchra Pitcher Plant
  • Pulchra Pitcher
  • Pulchra's Pitcher Plant


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Description

Nepenthes pulchra (also called Beautiful 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 wide, flat peristome.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes pulchra 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 pulchra 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes pulchra 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 pulchra

Nepenthes pulchra is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental.

Nepenthes pulchra FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes pulchra?

Nepenthes pulchra is native to the Philippines, where it grows in lowland and montane forests.

What is the size of Nepenthes pulchra?

Nepenthes pulchra is a medium-sized species, reaching up to 60 cm in height.

What is the temperature range for Nepenthes pulchra?

Nepenthes pulchra prefers temperatures between 18-30°C (65-86°F).

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.
Fulgent P. Coritico: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coritico' in the authors string.
Victor B. Amoroso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.B.Amoroso' in the authors string.
Stewart McPherson (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.McPherson' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302607: Based on the initial data import