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Heliamphora parva

Heliamphora parva (Maguire) S.McPherson, A.Fleischm., Wistuba & Nerz
Heliamphora parva
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Heliamphora parva is a species of marsh pitcher plant native to the Neblina Massif in Venezuela. It is found at elevations between 1750 and 2200 meters. The species was first described in 2011 and belongs to the Sarraceniaceae family.

Description

Heliamphora parva is a carnivorous plant species within the genus Heliamphora, part of the Sarraceniaceae family. It is endemic to the Neblina Massif region in Venezuela, where it thrives in marsh habitats at high elevations ranging from 1750 to 2200 meters above sea level. The species was formally described in 2011 by S. McPherson, A. Fleischmann, Wistuba, and Nerz, based on earlier work by Maguire.

Distribution

Venezuela

Synonyms

Heliamphora neblinae var. parvaHeliamphora tatei f. parva

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