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Nepenthes gracillima

Nepenthes gracillima Ridl.
Nepenthes gracillima
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Nepenthes gracillima is a species in the genus Nepenthes, belonging to the family Nepenthaceae. It was first described by Ridl. in 1908. This species is native to Southern Asia, with a documented presence in Malaya.

Description

Nepenthes gracillima is a member of the carnivorous plant genus Nepenthes, part of the family Nepenthaceae. It was formally published in 1908 by the botanist Ridl. The species is known to occur in Southern Asia, specifically in the region of Malaya. As with other members of the genus, it is likely to possess the characteristic pitcher-shaped traps used for capturing and digesting prey.

Distribution

Southern Asia · Global · Malaya

Synonyms

Nepenthes alba

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