Nepenthes maxima
Nepenthes maxima Reinw. ex Nees
Nepenthes maxima, a carnivorous pitcher plant, is native to New Guinea, Sulawesi, and the Maluku Islands. It is a member of the genus Nepenthes and the family Nepenthaceae. This species was first described in 1824 by Reinw. ex Nees.
Description
Nepenthes maxima is a carnivorous plant known for its pitcher-shaped traps that capture and digest insects. It is found in the regions of New Guinea, Sulawesi, and the Maluku Islands, with possible occurrence on Wowoni Island. As part of the Nepenthaceae family, it shares characteristics with other pitcher plants in its genus. The species was formally described in 1824 by Reinw. ex Nees.
Distribution
Maluku · New Guinea · Sulawesi
Synonyms
Nepenthes curtisii var. superbaNepenthes maxima var. minorNepenthes maxima var. superbaNepenthes oblanceolataNepenthes celebicaNepenthes curtisii
