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