Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sumagaya
ID:
468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
in Pl. Carnivora 36(2): 45. 2014.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302637



Common Names

  • Sumagaya Pitcher Plant
  • Sumagaya Pitcher
  • Sumagaya's Pitcher Plant


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes amabilis Wistuba, Gronem., Micheler, Marwinski, Gieray, Coritico & V.B.Amoroso [illegitimate]

Description

Nepenthes sumagaya (also called 'Sumagaya Pitcher Plant', among many other common names) is a species of pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is a tropical, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in wet, shady areas. It has a rosette of leaves with a long, slender stem and a large, pitcher-shaped flower. The flower is usually green or yellow in color and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in grasslands and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes sumagaya is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in terrariums and greenhouses. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nepenthes sumagaya 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 sumagaya is a tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is an epiphytic species, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. It is best grown in a well-draining, acidic soil mix.

Where to Find Nepenthes sumagaya

Nepenthes sumagaya is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental.

Nepenthes sumagaya FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes sumagaya?

Nepenthes sumagaya is native to the Philippines, where it grows in lowland and montane forests.

What is the size of Nepenthes sumagaya?

Nepenthes sumagaya is a medium-sized species, reaching up to 60 cm in height.

What is the temperature range for Nepenthes sumagaya?

Nepenthes sumagaya prefers temperatures between 18-30°C (65-86°F).

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

Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302637: Based on the initial data import