Pitcher plant
Nepenthes muluensis M.Hotta
Nepenthes muluensis, a species of the genus Nepenthes in the family Nepenthaceae, is a tropical pitcher plant native to Borneo. It is found in highland environments at elevations between 1,700 and 2,400 meters above sea level. The species was first described in 1966 by M.Hotta and is commonly known as the Mulu pitcher-plant.
Description
Nepenthes muluensis is a member of the pitcher plant family, Nepenthaceae, and is part of the genus Nepenthes. This species is endemic to Borneo and is restricted to highland regions. It is known by the common name 'Pitcher plant' in both English and the target language. The plant is adapted to grow at high elevations, specifically between 1,700 and 2,400 meters above sea level. It was formally published in 1966 by M.Hotta.
Other common names
Pitcher plant
Distribution
Southern Asia · Global · Borneo
Synonyms
Nepenthes sarawakiensis
