Attenborough's Pitcher Plant
Nepenthes attenboroughii A.S.Rob., S.McPherson & V.B.Heinrich
Nepenthes attenboroughii, a montane carnivorous pitcher plant, is part of the genus Nepenthes in the family Nepenthaceae. It is named after Sir David Attenborough, a well-known naturalist and broadcaster. The plant is distinguished by its large, bell-shaped lower and upper pitchers and a narrow, upright lid. The type specimen was collected on the summit of Mount Victoria in central Palawan, Philippines.
Description
Nepenthes attenboroughii is a species of pitcher plant native to the Philippines, specifically found on Mount Victoria, an ultramafic mountain in central Palawan. It was formally described in 2009 by A.S.Rob., S.McPherson, and V.B.Heinrich. The plant is a carnivorous species within the Nepenthaceae family and is known for its unique morphology, including large bell-shaped pitchers and a narrow lid. It is one of several species in the genus Nepenthes, which is native to Southern Asia and other tropical regions.
Other common names
Attenborough's Pitcher Plant
Distribution
Southern Asia · Global · Philippines
