Nepenthes rigidifolia

Nepenthes rigidifolia
An upper pitcher of Nepenthes rigidifolia at the type locality near Sidikalang, Sumatra
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Nepenthaceae
Genus: Nepenthes
Species:
N. rigidifolia
Binomial name
Nepenthes rigidifolia
Synonyms

Nepenthes rigidifolia /nɪˈpɛnθz ˌrɪɪdɪˈfliə/ is a critically endangered tropical pitcher plant endemic to Sumatra, where it grows at elevations of 1000–1600 m above sea level.[4]

The specific epithet rigidifolia is formed from the Latin words rigidus (rigid) and folia (leaves), and refers to the plant's stiff, coriaceous leaf blades.[4] Tahul-tahul has been recorded as a local vernacular name for this species.[2]

  1. ^ Clarke, C.M. (2014). "Nepenthes rigidifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T49002226A49009927. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T49002226A49009927.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Akhriadi, P., Hernawati & R. Tamin 2004. A new species of Nepenthes (Nepenthaceae) from Sumatra. Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine Reinwardtia 12(2): 141–144.
  3. ^ Clarke, C.M. 2001. Nepenthes of Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia. Natural History Publications (Borneo), Kota Kinabalu.
  4. ^ a b McPherson, S.R. 2009. Pitcher Plants of the Old World. 2 volumes. Redfern Natural History Productions, Poole.