.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Irregular |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native hybrid |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a natural hybrid that grows as a climber. The commonly seen pitchers are in spotted, speckled or green varieties. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The waxy leaves lack petioles, and leaf margins are coated with fine brown hair. Readily produces upper pitchers. |
| Stems | The young stems are coated with fine brown hair. |
| Habitat | In Singapore, it is found in resam-dominated scrubland in urban areas. |
| Taxonomy | A natural hybrid of Nepenthes ampullaria and Nepenthes gracilis |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
References
| References | The Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes species) of Singapore Retrieved from https://lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/11/LKCNHM-EBOOK-2020-0001.pdf |
|---|
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32574 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6986 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
