Heliamphora nutans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
717926
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 53 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717259
Common Names
- Heliamphora nutans
- Nutans Heliamphora
- Nutans Sun Pitcher
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Sarracenia nutans D.Dietr. [unknown]
Description
Heliamphora nutans (also called Nodding Heliamphora, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the Venezuelan tepuis. It has a tall stem and a rosette of leaves, and produces small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in wet, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heliamphora nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heliamphora nutans has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heliamphora nutans is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Heliamphora nutans
Heliamphora nutans can be found in the Chimanta Massif in Venezuela.
Heliamphora nutans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliamphora nutans?
Heliamphora nutans
What is the common name of Heliamphora nutans?
Heliamphora nutans
What is the family of Heliamphora nutans?
Sarraceniaceae
Species in the Heliamphora genus
Heliamphora chimantensis, Heliamphora exappendiculata, Heliamphora folliculata, Heliamphora glabra, Heliamphora heterodoxa, Heliamphora hispida, Heliamphora ionasi, Heliamphora minor, Heliamphora nutans, Heliamphora pulchella, Heliamphora tatei, Heliamphora ceracea, Heliamphora arenicola, Heliamphora collina, Heliamphora parva, Heliamphora purpurascens, Heliamphora elongata, Heliamphora sarracenioides,
Species in the Sarraceniaceae family
Darlingtonia californica, Heliamphora chimantensis, Heliamphora exappendiculata, Heliamphora folliculata, Heliamphora glabra, Heliamphora heterodoxa, Heliamphora hispida, Heliamphora ionasi, Heliamphora minor, Heliamphora nutans, Heliamphora pulchella, Heliamphora tatei, Heliamphora ceracea, Heliamphora arenicola, Heliamphora collina, Heliamphora parva, Heliamphora purpurascens, Heliamphora elongata, Heliamphora sarracenioides, Sarracenia areolata, Sarracenia swaniana, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenia harperi, Sarracenia flava, Sarracenia excellens, Sarracenia moorei, Sarracenia ahlesii, Sarracenia exornata, Sarracenia rehderi, Sarracenia charlesmoorei, Sarracenia naczii, Sarracenia alata, Sarracenia catesbaei, Sarracenia leucophylla, Sarracenia mandaiana, Sarracenia minor, Sarracenia oreophila, Sarracenia psittacina, Sarracenia rubra, Sarracenia jonesii, Sarracenia alabamensis, Sarracenia gilpinii, Sarracenia mitchelliana, Sarracenia formosa, Sarracenia mooreana, Sarracenia wrigleyana, Sarracenia slackii, Sarracenia soperi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2842204: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.