Heliamphora folliculata
Heliamphora folliculata Wistuba, Harbarth & Carow
Heliamphora folliculata is a species of pitcher plant found exclusively in the Aparaman group of tepuis in Venezuela. It is part of the Sarraceniaceae family and was first described in 2001 by Wistuba, Harbarth, and Carow. The plant is distributed across four tepuis: Aparaman Tepui, Murosipan Tepui, Tereke Tepui, and Kamakeiwaran Tepui.
Description
Heliamphora folliculata is a carnivorous plant species within the genus Heliamphora. It is native to the Aparaman group of tepuis in Venezuela, where it grows on four distinct mountains. This species is part of the Sarraceniaceae family, commonly known as the pitcher plant family. The species was formally described in 2001 by Wistuba, Harbarth, and Carow. It is adapted to the unique ecological conditions of the tepui summits, where it thrives in nutrient-poor soils by capturing and digesting insects.
Distribution
Venezuela