Albany pitcher plant
Cephalotus follicularis Labill.
Cephalotus follicularis, known as the Albany pitcher plant, is a carnivorous herb in the Cephalotaceae family. It is native to peaty swamps in the southwestern region of Western Australia. The plant uses modified leaves as pitfall traps to capture prey, similar to the unrelated genus Nepenthes.
Description
Cephalotus follicularis is the sole species in the genus Cephalotus. It is an evergreen herb characterized by its unique pitfall traps, which are modified leaves used to capture insects. The plant is endemic to Western Australia, particularly in peaty swamp habitats. Common names for this species include Western Australian pitcher plant, Australian pitcher plant, and fly-catcher plant. It was first described in 1806 by Labill. The plant's structure and function have led to its association with other carnivorous species that use similar trapping mechanisms.
Other common names
Australian Pitcher PlantAlbany-pitcherplantAlbany pitcher plant
Distribution
Global · Western Australia