Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rafflesiana
ID:
382116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jack ex Hook.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
in Comp. Bot. Mag. 1: 270 (-271). 1835.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381448



Common Names

  • Nepenthes rafflesiana
  • Raffles' Pitcher Plant
  • Raffles' Monkey Cup


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes rafflesiana alata J.H.Adam & Wilcock [unknown]
  • Nepenthes rafflesiana ambigua Beck [unknown]
  • Nepenthes rafflesiana glaberrima Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes rafflesiana insignis Mast. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes rafflesiana minor Becc. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes rafflesiana nigro-purpurea Mast. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes rafflesiana nivea Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes rafflesiana typica Beck [unknown]
  • Nepenthes raflesea Hort. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes hookeriana H.Low ex Becc. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes sanderiana Burb. [unknown]

Description

Nepenthes rafflesiana (also called Raffles' Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a climbing stem and long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves with a red midrib. It is found in tropical forests, swamps, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes rafflesiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nepenthes rafflesiana is yellow and has a pitcher-shaped structure. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes rafflesiana is a tropical pitcher plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It should be planted in a container with a minimum depth of 8 inches. It can be fertilized with a slow-release fertilizer.

Where to Find Nepenthes rafflesiana

Nepenthes rafflesiana is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Nepenthes rafflesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes rafflesiana?

Nepenthes rafflesiana

What is the common name of Nepenthes rafflesiana?

Raffles' Pitcher Plant

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes rafflesiana?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Jack (1795-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jack' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000381448: Based on the initial data import