Nepenthes mirabilis
Nepenthes mirabilis, commonly known as the common tropical pitcher plant, is a fascinating carnivorous species native to Southeast Asia. Beyond its unique ability to trap insects for nutrients, various cultures utilize its specialized pitchers in traditional medicine, leveraging its distinct chemical properties for diverse healing applications and wellness rituals.
- Scientific name: Nepenthes mirabilis
- Family: Nepenthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Nepenthes mirabilis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Nepenthaceae and falls under the genus Nepenthes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Nepenthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nepenthes | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is documented in Hainan and throughout China Southeast. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species can be found in Cambodia. It also inhabits the landscapes of Laos. Finally, its geographical range extends into Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
Activities
Nepenthes mirabilis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nepenthes mirabilis has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus cereus, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Listeria monocytogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| high blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |