Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ultra
ID:
476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jebb & Cheek

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
in Blumea 58: 241, fig. 1. 2013.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001302645



Common Names

  • Ultra Pitcher Plant
  • Ultra Nepenthes
  • Ultra Tropical Pitcher Plant


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Description

Nepenthes ultra (also called Ultra Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of tropical pitcher plant native to the Philippines. It is a climbing plant with long, slender tendrils and pitchers that are typically green with red spots. It grows in humid, shady forests and is found in lowland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nepenthes ultra 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 ultra 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nepenthes ultra 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 ultra

Nepenthes ultra is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Bukidnon, Davao del Norte, and Davao Oriental.

Nepenthes ultra FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Nepenthes ultra?

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

What is the size of Nepenthes ultra?

Nepenthes ultra can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters.

What is the temperature range for Nepenthes ultra?

Nepenthes ultra 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

Matthew Jebb (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jebb' in the authors string.
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001302645: Based on the initial data import