Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
singalana
ID:
382693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Malesia 3: 12 (& 4 & t. 3). 1886.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382025



Common Names

  • Nepenthes singalana
  • Singalana Pitcher Plant
  • Singal Pitcher Plant


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes junghuhnii Macfarl. ex Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Nepenthes singalana (also called 'Singalana Pitcher Plant', among many other common names) is a species of pitcher plant native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. It is a tropical plant that grows in humid, shady areas. It has a rosette of leaves with a long, slender stem and a pitcher-shaped inflorescence. The pitchers are green with red stripes and can reach up to 15 cm in height.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes singalana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as being a diuretic and helping to reduce fever. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nepenthes singalana is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes singalana is a tropical pitcher plant that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mixture that is high in organic matter. It can be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as the seedlings are slow to grow and may not be true to the parent plant.

Where to Find Nepenthes singalana

Nepenthes singalana is native to Sri Lanka. It can be found in the wet zone of the island.

Nepenthes singalana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes singalana?

Nepenthes singalana is native to the island of Sri Lanka.

What is the size of Nepenthes singalana?

Nepenthes singalana is a medium-sized species, typically reaching a height of around 50 cm.

What is the flowering period of Nepenthes singalana?

Nepenthes singalana typically flowers in the spring and summer months.

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,