Hi steemians! Today is the first day that i will blog some of plants here in the philippines and some other countries, to have an idea what is plant is this,flower, and many more. Today i will feature the Pitcher plants!
WHAT IS PICTHER PLANT?
Pitcher plant- (NEPENTHES VENTRICOSA) is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to the Philippines. Locally known as "kako", This species has been recorded from the islands of Luzon,Panay and Sibuyan. It's intermediate to highland species growing at an elevation of 1,000-2,000 meters above sea level.
*Its name Nephentes Ventricosa was derived from latin word VENTRICOSUS meaning "having a swelling on one side". Its pitcher are numerous growing up to 20centimeters(8inches) tall and ranging in colour from ivory white to ivory red.
They're bulbous with a large oval mouth, a rounded digestive tower half,a tapered waist which makes them look like they have beer bellies.
Generally,pitcher plant are carnivorous. The cavity formed by modified leaves,known as "pitfall traps",attracts foraging,flying or crawling insects such as flies. The rim of the pitcher(peristone) is slippery causing insects to fall into traps. Whil the scales and hairs inside the pitcher ensure cannot climb out.
NEPENTHES VENTRICOSA is now listed as endangered due to of trade and collection as ornamental plants.
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