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Cephalotus

Cephalotus

9.9
A small plant from southwestern Australia with pitcher-shaped leaves that catch insects
  • noun
  • /səˈfælətəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Cephalotus
  • The Cephalotus plant traps insects using its unique pitcher shape.

Examples

  • The Cephalotus is a fascinating example of a carnivorous plant found only in southwestern Australia.

  • The Cephalotus is prized by collectors for its unusual pitcher-shaped traps.

  • Botanists study the Cephalotus to understand the evolution of carnivory in plants.

  • Unlike other pitcher plants, the Cephalotus grows only in a small region of Australia.

  • Did you know that Cephalotus is native to Australia?

  • Many gardeners cultivate the Cephalotus for its striking appearance and insect-catching ability.

  • The Cephalotus has specialized leaves that form pitchers, allowing it to trap and digest prey.

Synonyms

genus Cephalotus
vsCephalotus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of insect-eating plants with one species, the Australian pitcher plant

is the same genus but phrased as the common plant name
Australian pitcher plant
vsCephalotus
  • Australian
9.9

A Western Australian plant that catches insects with green pitcher-shaped leaves with a red edge on the lid

is the taxonomic genus term referring to the plant group rather than the species

Compounds

Cephalotus follicularis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant from western Australia with pitcher-shaped leaves that trap insects

genus Cephalotus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of insect-eating plants with one species, the Australian pitcher plant

Surface Forms

Cephalotus singular
Cephalotus plural

Etymology

Cephalotus comes from the Greek root cephal- meaning 'head', the same root you see in cephalopod. The plant's pitcher has a lid that looks like a little 'head', so the name points to that head-like part of the trap.