Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
nepenthoides
ID:
451392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seem.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 8: 245 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450724

Common Names

  • Nepenthoides
  • Nepenthe-like Marcgravia
  • Marcgravia nepenthoides

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Synonyms

  • Marcgravia tonduzii Gilg [unknown]

Description

Marcgravia nepenthoides (also called Nepenthes-like Marcgravia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a woody vine with white flowers and ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Marcgravia nepenthoides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marcgravia nepenthoides is yellow and small, with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single seed in each capsule. The seeds are small and black in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marcgravia nepenthoides is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Marcgravia nepenthoides

Marcgravia nepenthoides is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Marcgravia nepenthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marcgravia nepenthoides?

Marcgravia nepenthoides

What type of plant is Marcgravia nepenthoides?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae.

Where is Marcgravia nepenthoides native to?

It is native to Central America.

Species in the Marcgravia genus

Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,

Species in the Marcgraviaceae family

Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,

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