Nepenthes tenax - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenax
ID:
508350
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Clarke & R.Kruger
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
in Austrobayleya 7(2): 319 (-324; fig. 1). 2006.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507682
Common Names
- Nepenthes tenax
- Tough Nepenthes
- Tough Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes tenax (also called Tenacious Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of carnivorous pitcher plant native to Sumatra and Borneo. It is found in lowland and montane forests, and is characterized by its large, elongated pitchers and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes tenax is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nepenthes tenax is yellow and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes tenax is a tropical pitcher plant native to the island of Sumatra. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with plenty of bright, indirect light. It prefers a soil mix that is high in organic matter and drains well. Propagation is typically done through division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and humid until germination.
Where to Find Nepenthes tenax
Nepenthes tenax is native to the Philippines.
Nepenthes tenax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nepenthes tenax?
Nepenthes tenax
What is the common name of Nepenthes tenax?
Tenacious nepenthes
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes tenax?
It is native to Malaysia and is found in dry forests
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
Charles Clarke (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Clarke' in the authors string.
Rod Kruger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Kruger' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000507682: Based on the initial data import