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Nepenthe / n ɪ ˈ p ɛ n θ i / (Ancient Greek: νηπενθές, nēpenthés) is a possibly fictional medicine for sorrow – a "drug of forgetfulness" mentioned in ancient Greek literature and Greek mythology, depicted as originating in Egypt.
Nepenthes mirabilis at the Periyar Tiger Reserve, in Southern Western Ghats of India. Nepenthes species usually consist of a shallow root system and a prostrate or climbing stem, often several metres long and up to 15 m (49 ft) or more, and usually 1 cm (0.4 in) or less in diameter, although this may be thicker in a few species (e.g. N. bicalcarata).
Nepenthes khasiana is a protected species, classified as endangered, [1] and is listed under CITES Appendix I meaning commercial international trade is prohibited. [2] Threats to wild populations include habitat destruction , acid mine drainage associated with coal mining , and collection for medicinal and ornamental uses.
Nepenthes naquiyuddinii / n ɪ ˈ p ɛ n θ iː z ˌ n æ k ɪ j ʊ ˈ d ɪ n i. aɪ / was described in 2006 by J. H. Adam and Hafiza A. Hamid. [14] The taxon is only known from Keningau-Kimanis Road and the foot of Mount Trus Madi, both in Sabah, Borneo, where it grows at an elevation of 1400 to 1424 m in open secondary vegetation.
Nepenthes anamensis is a heterotypic synonym of N. smilesii. [5] [6] Its conservation status appears as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.[1]Nepenthes smilesii was referred to as N. anamensis throughout most of the 20th century. [5]
Separating concepts in Hinduism from concepts specific to Indian culture, or from the language itself, can be difficult. Many Sanskrit concepts have an Indian secular meaning as well as a Hindu dharmic meaning. One example is the concept of Dharma. [4] Sanskrit, like all languages, contains words whose meanings differ across various contexts.
from Hindi and Urdu: An acknowledged leader in a field, from the Mughal rulers of India like Akbar and Shah Jahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal. Maharaja from Hindi and Sanskrit: A great king. Mantra from Hindi and Sanskrit: a word or phrase used in meditation. Masala from Urdu, to refer to flavoured spices of Indian origin.
Nepenthes glabrata / n ɪ ˈ p ɛ n θ iː z ɡ l æ ˈ b r ɑː t ə / is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to Sulawesi.The species grows in open, high forest at elevations of 1600 to 2100 m. It produces dainty, colourful pitchers reaching only a few centimetres in heigh