Heliamphora exappendiculata

Heliamphora exappendiculata, a member of the Sarraceniaceae family, is native to Venezuela. It is found in the Chimantá and Aprada Massifs in Bolívar state. The species was once considered a variety of H. heterodoxa but is now recognized as distinct. Its pitchers have flattened mouths that act as landing platforms for insects, which then fall into the trap. The structure of the pitchers also allows for the collection of leaf litter and organic debris, which may supplement the plant's nutrition, similar to H. ionasi. The species naturally hybridizes with H. pulchella and H. huberi in areas where they co-occur. It thrives in shaded habitats. On Chimanta and Amuri Tepui, it grows on the walls of gorges and ravines with permanently wet surfaces. In other regions, it is found on summit savannahs and stunted or shrubby forests, though these habitats are less frequently occupied.