Nepenthes talaandig
Nepenthes talaandig Gronem., Coritico, Wistuba, Micheler, Marwinski, Gieray & Amoroso
Nepenthes talaandig is a tropical pitcher plant species from the genus Nepenthes in the family Nepenthaceae. It is native to the Philippines, specifically found in the Pantaron Mountain Range on central Mindanao. This species grows on ultramafic soils at approximately 1,000 meters above sea level.
Description
Nepenthes talaandig is a recently described species within the Nepenthes genus, first published in 2014. It is known only from the Pantaron Mountain Range in central Mindanao, where it is found growing in terrestrial habitats on ultramafic soils. The species is part of the Nepenthaceae family, which includes carnivorous plants adapted to nutrient-poor environments. Its restricted distribution highlights the biodiversity of the region and the ecological specialization of Nepenthes species.
Distribution
Philippines
