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This species of Pitcher Plant is the most common and widespread in Singapore as the plant is tolerant of pollution and can grow in a diverse range of soil conditions. This plant mimicks the smell of flowers, producing a sweet-smelling liquid at the bottom of its ‘cup’ structure.
- Nepenthes gracilis
Description and Ethnobotany. It is a climber up to 6 m long...
- Nepenthes gracilis
Description and Ethnobotany. It is a climber up to 6 m long which adopts a trailing habit in the absence of vertical support structures. The pitchers are modified leaves which trap small, crawling insects, such as ants.
This plant has the largest pitchers in Singapore and was first discovered in Singapore in 1819 by Dr William Jack, the Scottish botanist and surgeon who accompanied Raffles to Singapore. Features: A climber that grows to 10m long or more, producing long tendrils to clamber over trees and other plants.
Nepenthes, commonly known as the Hanging or Asian Pitcher Plants, doubtless are the most ostentatious carnivorous plants next to the Venus flytrap. Among the most flamboyant and colorful of all plants, they are also extremes in carnivory.
Sarracenia cultivars. Don’t they look striking with their contrasting colours of red and lime green? Together with venus flytraps, the trumpet pitcher plants are also known as an iconic carnivorous plant.
A Beginner's Guide to Growing Pitcher Plants. Author: Anushka Published: 07 th March, 2022. Staying true to their name, Pitcher plants are pitcher-shaped, carnivorous, bizarre yet beautiful plants to grow. Yes! Though they look like an exotic and rare species, growing pitcher plants is a child’s play. Why grow Pitcher plants you may ask?
Nov 20, 2020 · In this study, we surveyed pitcher-prey assemblages and inquiline communities in 78 N. rafflesiana pitchers within and outside of the CCNR in Singapore, as well as the plant communities in...
