Nepenthes ampullaria 'Bronze Nabire'

Flask-shaped pitcher-plant

Nepenthaceae (Tropical Pitcher Plant family)

IUCN: Least concern

Range: This particular variety is found around Nabire, Papua, Indonesia

 

Nepenthes ampullaria, is unlike other members of its genus, in that the plants are partly carnivorous but mostly detritivores, feeding on plant detritus (leaf litter). The pitchers are actually modified leaves to capture plant and animals for nutrient digestion.

 

Inside

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Habit

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Nepenthes x hookeriana (a natural hybrid)

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Etymology

The generic name Nepenthes is from the Greek νηπενθές (nēpenthés), “a drug bringing relief from grief.” A drug of Egypt mentioned in the "Odyssey" as capable of banishing grief or trouble from the mind.

 

The specific epithet, ampullaria, is from ampulla "flask" in refrence to the flask-shaped pitchers of this unique species.

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