Status:
valid
Authors:
Jebb & Cheek
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
in Blumea 59: 149, fig. 2. 2014.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302640
Common Names
- Tboli Pitcher Plant
- Tboli Nepenthes
- Tboli Tropical Pitcher Plant
Description
Nepenthes tboli (also called 'Tboli 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 tboli 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 tboli is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes tboli is a tropical pitcher plant native to Mindanao, Philippines. 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 tboli
Nepenthes tboli is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of South Cotabato and Sarangani.
Nepenthes tboli FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes tboli?
Nepenthes tboli is native to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.
What is the size of Nepenthes tboli?
Nepenthes tboli can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters.
What is the temperature range for Nepenthes tboli?
Nepenthes tboli 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,