Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rhombicaulis
ID:
382112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sh.Kurata

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
in Gard. Bull. Singapore 26(2): 229, f. 1. 1973.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381444



Common Names

  • Nepenthes rhombicaulis
  • Rhombicaulis Pitcher Plant
  • Rhombicaulis Monkey Cup


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes rhombicaulis Sh.Kurata [illegitimate]

Description

Nepenthes rhombicaulis (also called Rhombic Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is found in lowland and montane habitats, usually on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes rhombicaulis 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 rhombicaulis 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 rhombicaulis 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 rhombicaulis

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

Nepenthes rhombicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes rhombicaulis?

Nepenthes rhombicaulis

What is the common name of Nepenthes rhombicaulis?

Diamond Pitcher Plant

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes rhombicaulis?

It is native to the Philippines.

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