Nepenthes truncata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
truncata
ID:
382662
Status:
valid
Authors:
Macfarl.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
in Trans. Proc. Bot. Soc. Pennsylv. 3(3): 209, t. 2. 1911.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381994
Common Names
- Nepenthes truncata
- Truncate Pitcher Plant
- Truncata Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nepenthes truncata (also called Truncate Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of pitcher plant native to Borneo. It is a medium-sized plant with a rosette of leaves and pitchers that are typically green with red stripes. It grows in lowland and montane forests, and is found in areas with high humidity and temperatures ranging from 15-30°C.
Uses & Benefits
Nepenthes truncata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as being a diuretic and helping to reduce fever. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nepenthes truncata has a small flower with a yellowish-green perianth and a short, curved, yellowish-green spur. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nepenthes truncata is a tropical pitcher plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept in a humid environment. Water regularly and fertilize every few months. Prune to maintain shape and size.
Where to Find Nepenthes truncata
Nepenthes truncata is native to Southeast Asia and is found in areas of Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.
Nepenthes truncata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes truncata?
Nepenthes truncata is native to the island of Borneo.
What is the size of Nepenthes truncata?
Nepenthes truncata is a medium-sized species, reaching up to 40 cm in height.
What is the flower color of Nepenthes truncata?
The flowers of Nepenthes truncata are typically white or yellowish in color.
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
John Muirhead Macfarlane (1855-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Macfarl.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000381994: Based on the initial data import