Heliamphora chimantensis
Heliamphora chimantensis Wistuba, Carow & Harbarth
Heliamphora chimantensis is a species of marsh pitcher plant found exclusively in the Chimantá Massif of Venezuela, specifically at Apacará and Chimantá Tepuis. It is more closely related to H. tatei and H. neblinae than to other species in the Gran Sabana region. This species is distinguished by having approximately 20 anthers, a feature shared with H. tatei and H. neblinae, but with shorter anthers (5 mm) compared to the 7–9 mm of the latter two species.
Description
Heliamphora chimantensis is a member of the Sarraceniaceae family and is native to the Chimantá Massif in Venezuela. It is one of several species in the genus Heliamphora, which are known for their carnivorous, pitcher-like structures. The species is closely related to H. tatei and H. neblinae, both of which are found in the southern regions of the Gran Sabana. A key morphological difference between H. chimantensis and these two species is the length of the anthers, which are shorter in H. chimantensis (5 mm) compared to H. tatei and H. neblinae (7–9 mm). This species was formally described in 2002 by Wistuba, Carow, and Harbarth.
Distribution
Venezuela