Nepenthes angasanensis

Nepenthes angasanensis
Nepenthes angasanensis holotype (Salmon & Maulder 234372).
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Nepenthaceae
Genus: Nepenthes
Species:
N. angasanensis
Binomial name
Nepenthes angasanensis
Distribution of N. angasanensis.
Synonyms

Nepenthes angasanensis /nɪˈpɛnθz ˌæŋɡəsəˈnɛnsɪs/ is a tropical pitcher plant species endemic to Sumatra, where it grows at an altitude of 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) to 3,100 metres (10,200 ft) above sea level.[1][7] The status of this taxon is controversial as it is similar in morphology to N. mikei and N. tobaica. It has even been suggested that the taxon might represent a natural hybrid between N. densiflora and N. tobaica.[8]

The specific epithet refers to Mount Puncak Angasan, from which the type specimen was collected.[2] No forms or varieties of N. angasanensis have been described.

  1. ^ a b Clarke, C.M. (2018). "Nepenthes angasanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T39642A143958899. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T39642A143958899.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Salmon, B. & R. Maulder 1999. Notes on Nepenthes from Northern Sumatra. Carnivorous Plant Newsletter 28(1): 14–18.
  3. ^ Jebb, M.H.P. & M.R. Cheek 1997. A skeletal revision of Nepenthes (Nepenthaceae). Blumea 42(1): 1–106.
  4. ^ Cheek, M.R. & M.H.P. Jebb 2001. Nepenthaceae. Flora Malesiana 15: 1–157.
  5. ^ Danser, B.H. 1940. A new Nepenthes from Sumatra. Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg, Série III, 16: 268–271.
  6. ^ (in Indonesian) Tamin, R. & M. Hotta 1986. Nepenthes di Sumatera: The genus Nepenthes of the Sumatra Island. In: M. Hotta (ed.) Diversity and Dynamics of Plant Life in Sumatra: Forest Ecosystem and Speciation in Wet Tropical Environments. Part 1: Reports and Collection of Papers. Kyoto University, Kyoto. pp. 75–109.
  7. ^ McPherson, S.R. & A. Robinson 2012. Field Guide to the Pitcher Plants of Sumatra and Java. Redfern Natural History Productions, Poole.
  8. ^ Schlauer, J. N.d. Nepenthes angasanensis. Carnivorous Plant Database.