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Pitcher plant

Nepenthes faizaliana J.H.Adam & Wilcock
Pitcher plant
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Nepenthes faizaliana is a tropical pitcher plant native to the limestone cliffs of Gunung Mulu National Park in Sarawak, Borneo. It is considered closely related to N. boschiana.

Description

Nepenthes faizaliana belongs to the family Nepenthaceae and is part of the genus Nepenthes. It is found in Southern Asia, particularly in Borneo. First described in 1991 by J.H.Adam and Wilcock, this species is endemic to Gunung Mulu National Park. Its closest relative is believed to be N. boschiana.

Other common names

Pitcher plant

Distribution

Southern Asia · Global · Borneo

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