Cephalotus follicularis, commonly known as the Australian pitcher plant, is a unique plant species endemic to southwestern Australia. It is known for its distinctive pitcher-shaped leaves, which trap and digest small insects. While there are no direct synonyms for Cephalotus follicularis, it is sometimes referred to as the Western Australian pitcher plant due to its geographic distribution. It is also sometimes called the Albany pitcher plant, after the city of Albany in Western Australia where it can be found growing in the wild. Other informal names for this species include the fly-catcher plant or simply the cephalotus plant.