slender pitcher plant
Nepenthes gracilis Korth.
Nepenthes gracilis, known as the slender pitcher plant, is a widespread lowland species in the Nepenthaceae family. It is found in Borneo, Cambodia, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sulawesi, Sumatra, and Thailand. The plant grows at altitudes from 0 to 1,100 meters, with most populations below 100 meters and rare occurrences above 1,000 meters. Natural hybrids with other species are uncommon.
Description
Nepenthes gracilis is a common lowland pitcher plant in the Sunda region. It is widely distributed across Southern Asia, including Borneo, Malaya, Sulawesi, Sumatera, and Thailand. The species is most frequently found in lowland areas, with populations above 1,000 meters being rare. Despite its wide range, it rarely forms natural hybrids with other species. Described in 1840 by Korth., it is known for its slender form and is commonly referred to as the slender pitcher plant in English.
Other common names
slender pitcher plant
Distribution
Southern Asia · Global · Borneo · Malaya · Sulawesi · Sumatera · Thailand
Synonyms
Nepenthes gracilis var. arenariaNepenthes gracilis var. elongataNepenthes gracilis var. longinodisNepenthes gracilis var. teysmannianaNepenthes tupmannianaNepenthes korthalsianaNepenthes laevisNepenthes laevisNepenthes teysmannianaNepenthes angustifolia
