NepenthaceaeW/C = Wild Collected |
Nepenthes maxima Reinw.
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- Common Name: Tropical Pitcher Plant
- Family: Nepenthaceae Dumort.
- Country of Origin: Borneo, New Guinea
- Habitat:
- Description: [syn. N. celebica or N. curtisii]
N. maxima is a highland species occuring principally above 1000 meters (3250ft). This carnivorous plant is grown for the athsetic value of its urn traps. The urns have a wide peristome and a marbled appearence. The prey can be butterflies, but are usually smaller insects.
- Culture: Size - can reach 10 feet Light - full sun for outdoor cultivation, filtered light for indoors Water - compost and atmosphere must be very moist and humid Flower - groups of greenish, brownish, non petaled, approximately 4 inches in diameter Prey - butterflies, and other smaller insects.
Restrictions:- CITES Appendix II Listed Plant
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Accession Data:- Accession # 198501189
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 12-31-1985
- Bench: 3101 - 18"x8' Platform Bench - North Wall
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 09-03-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: core eudicots
- Order: Caryophyllales
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- Family: Nepenthaceae
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References:Carnivorous Plants, Marcel Lecoufle, 1993
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