ON THIS PLANT
Nepenthes aristolochioides is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to Sumatra, where it grows at elevations of 1800–2500 m above sea level. It has an extremely unusual pitcher morphology, having an almost vertical opening to its traps. It is critically endangered by overcollection.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Nepenthes
- Family
- Nepenthaceae
