Nepenthes pyriformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyriformis
ID:
383367
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sh.Kurata
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
in J. Insectiv. Pl. Soc. 52(2): 30 (-32; fig. 1). 2001.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382699
Common Names
- Pyriformis Nepenthes
- Umbrella Sedge
- Papyrus Sedge
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes pyriformis (also called Pear-shaped pitcher plant, among many other common names) is a perennial carnivorous plant that grows to a height of 1 m. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes pyriformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat skin ailments, fever, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nepenthes pyriformis has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round in shape. The seedlings are short and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes pyriformis is a perennial, carnivorous plant that is native to Borneo. It is a low-growing plant that produces small, yellow-green flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Nepenthes pyriformis
Nepenthes pyriformis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It is commonly found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.
Nepenthes pyriformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepenthes pyriformis?
Nepenthes pyriformis
What is the family of Nepenthes pyriformis?
Nepenthaceae
What is the common name of Nepenthes pyriformis?
Pear-shaped pitcher plant
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
Shigeo Kurata (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sh.Kurata' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000382699: Based on the initial data import