Nepenthes smilesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smilesii
ID:
382691
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemsl.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
in Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895(100-101): 116. 1895.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382023
Common Names
- Nepenthes smilesii
- Smilesii Pitcher Plant
- Smiles' Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Nepenthes anamensis Macfarl. [unknown]
Description
Nepenthes smilesii (also called 'Smiles' 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 smilesii 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 smilesii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes smilesii is a tropical pitcher plant native to Borneo. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining, acidic soil mix that is high in organic matter. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Nepenthes smilesii
Nepenthes smilesii is native to the Philippines. It can be found in the mountains of Mindoro and Palawan.
Nepenthes smilesii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes smilesii?
Nepenthes smilesii is native to the Philippines.
What is the size of Nepenthes smilesii?
Nepenthes smilesii is a small species, typically reaching a height of around 20 cm.
What is the flowering period of Nepenthes smilesii?
Nepenthes smilesii 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,
References
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000382023: Based on the initial data import