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Nepenthes petiolata

Nepenthes petiolata Danser
Nepenthes petiolata
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Nepenthes petiolata is a highland pitcher plant species found exclusively on Mindanao island in the Philippines. It thrives at elevations between 1,450 and 1,900 metres above sea level.

Description

Nepenthes petiolata, described by Danser in 1928, is a member of the genus Nepenthes in the family Nepenthaceae. This species is endemic to the highland regions of Mindanao, where it is adapted to grow in specific high-altitude environments.

Distribution

Southern Asia · Global · Philippines

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