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Nepenthes suratensis

Nepenthes suratensis M.Catal.
Nepenthes suratensis
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Nepenthes suratensis is a tropical pitcher plant native to Surat Thani Province, Thailand, where it grows in coastal savannah and grassland near sea level. It is considered closely related to Nepenthes andamana.

Description

Nepenthes suratensis belongs to the genus Nepenthes in the family Nepenthaceae. It is endemic to Surat Thani Province in southern Thailand, where it is found in coastal savannah and grassland habitats at low elevations. The species was described in 2010 by M.Catal. Based on morphological similarities, it is believed to be most closely related to Nepenthes andamana.

Distribution

Southern Asia · Thailand

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