Nepenthes sumatrana
Nepenthes sumatrana (Miq.) Beck
Nepenthes sumatrana is a tropical pitcher plant native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It belongs to the genus Nepenthes in the family Nepenthaceae. The species was described in 1895 and is named after its native region.
Description
Nepenthes sumatrana is a carnivorous plant species found exclusively in Sumatra. It is part of the Nepenthaceae family, known for its pitcher-shaped traps that capture and digest insects. The species was first published in 1895 and is one of the many Nepenthes species native to Southern Asia. Its distribution remains confined to the region, with no evidence of natural occurrence outside of Sumatra. The plant is a part of the broader global distribution of Nepenthes species, though it is not considered widespread beyond its native habitat.
Distribution
Southern Asia · Global
Synonyms
Nepenthes boschiana var. sumatranaNepenthes maxima var. sumatranaNepenthes spinosa
