Nepenthes spectabilis

Nepenthes spectabilis
An upper pitcher of N. spectabilis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Nepenthaceae
Genus: Nepenthes
Species:
N. spectabilis
Binomial name
Nepenthes spectabilis
Danser (1928)
Synonyms

Nepenthes spectabilis /nɪˈpɛnθz spɛkˈtæbɪlɪs/ is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to Sumatra, where it grows at elevations of between 1400 and 2200 m above sea level. The specific epithet spectabilis is Latin for "visible" or "notable".[2]

  1. ^ Clarke, C.M.; Cantley, R.; Nerz, J.; Rischer, H.; Witsuba, A. (2000). "Nepenthes spectabilis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2000. IUCN: e.T39698A10252571. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T39698A10252571.en.
  2. ^ Clarke, C.M. 2001. Nepenthes of Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia. Natural History Publications (Borneo), Kota Kinabalu.