Heliamphora heterodoxa
Heliamphora heterodoxa Steyerm.
Heliamphora heterodoxa is a species of pitcher plant in the family Sarraceniaceae, native to Venezuela and Guyana. It was first discovered in 1944 on the slopes between Ptari-tepui and Sororopan-tepui and was formally described in 1951 by Steyerm.
Description
Heliamphora heterodoxa is a carnivorous plant species belonging to the genus Heliamphora. It is found in the highland regions of Venezuela and adjacent areas of Guyana. This species was first observed in 1944 on the interlinked slopes of Ptari-tepui and Sororopan-tepui, and its formal description was published in 1951. The plant is adapted to nutrient-poor environments and utilizes its pitcher-shaped leaves to trap and digest insects.
Distribution
Venezuela