Nepenthes rajah - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rajah
ID:
382121
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
in Trans. Linn. Soc. London 22: 421, t. 72. 1859.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381453
Common Names
- Nepenthes rajah
- Rajah Pitcher Plant
- Rajah Monkey Cup
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes rajah (also called Rajah's 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 rajah 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 rajah 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes rajah 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 rajah
Nepenthes rajah is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Nepenthes rajah FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepenthes rajah?
Nepenthes rajah
What is the common name of Nepenthes rajah?
Giant Pitcher Plant
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes rajah?
It is native to Borneo.
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000381453: Based on the initial data import