👉 Nepenthaceae is a family of plants in the order Poales, known for their unique appearance and function as medicinal herbs. The family includes over 270 species, with many being used in traditional medicine for their healing properties. The family was originally named "Pentethaceae" by German botanist Friedrich Schlegel in 1835. It is now recognized as a separate family due to its unique characteristics and the variety of medicinal plants it produces.