Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sumatrana
ID:
469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Beck

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
in Wiener Ill. Gart.-Zeitung 20: 149. 1895.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302638



Common Names

  • Sumatran Pitcher Plant
  • Sumatran Nepenthes
  • Sumatran Tropical Pitcher Plant


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Synonyms

  • Nepenthes boschiana sumatrana Miq. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes maxima sumatrana (Miq.) Becc. [unknown]
  • Nepenthes spinosa Tamin & M. Hotta [illegitimate]

Description

Nepenthes sumatrana (also called 'Sumatran Pitcher Plant', among many other common names) is a species of pitcher plant native to Sumatra, Indonesia. 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 sumatrana 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 sumatrana 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 sumatrana is a tropical pitcher plant native to Sumatra, Indonesia. It is an easy-to-grow species that prefers warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a well-draining, acidic soil mix and should be grown in a terrarium or greenhouse.

Where to Find Nepenthes sumatrana

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

Nepenthes sumatrana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes sumatrana?

Nepenthes sumatrana is native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.

What is the size of Nepenthes sumatrana?

Nepenthes sumatrana can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters.

What is the temperature range for Nepenthes sumatrana?

Nepenthes sumatrana prefers temperatures between 18-25°C.

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Günther Beck von Mannagetta und Lerchenau (1856-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beck' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302638: Based on the initial data import