Nepenthes pulchra
Nepenthes pulchra Gronem., S.McPherson, Coritico, Micheler, Marwinski & V.B.Amoroso
Nepenthes pulchra is a tropical pitcher plant native to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, found at elevations of 1,300–1,800 m. It was formally described and published in 2011.
Description
Nepenthes pulchra belongs to the genus Nepenthes in the family Nepenthaceae. It is endemic to Mindanao, a region in Southern Asia. This species was first described and made public in 2011 by a team of researchers including Gronem., S.McPherson, Coritico, Micheler, Marwinski, and V.B.Amoroso. The plant is adapted to high-altitude environments and is part of the unique flora of the Philippines.
Distribution
Southern Asia · Philippines
