Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
thai
ID:
745006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
in Kew Bull. 64(2): 321 (323-325; fig. 2). 2009.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744339



Common Names

  • Nepenthes Thai
  • Thai Nepenthes
  • Thai Pitcher Plant


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Description

Nepenthes thai (also called Thai pitcher plant, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.5–1 m. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes thai is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its essential oil, which is used in perfumes and soaps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nepenthes thai are small and greenish-white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes thai is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray.

Where to Find Nepenthes thai

Nepenthes thai is native to Thailand.

Nepenthes thai FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nepenthes thai?

Nepenthes thai

What is the common name of Nepenthes thai?

Thai Pitcher Plant

What is the hardiness zone of Nepenthes thai?

10-12

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