Nepenthes edwardsiana, Tropical pitcher plant in habitat, Mount Tambuyukon, Sabah, Malaysia
This charismatic pitcher plant was first described in 1858 from the Marai Parai plateau near Mt Kinabalu on the island of Borneo. it is known from approximately four extant locations and exhibits slight coloration and morphology differences among its native locations. Mature pitchers are quite large and may reach 20 inches (50cm) in height. At this location, some pitchers were estimated at approximately 30cm in height with vines extending 5m above the ground.
This species bears very strong resemblance to Nepenthes villosa with which it co-occurs on the summit of Mt Tambuyukon.
Nepenthes edwardsiana, Tropical pitcher plant in habitat, Mount Tambuyukon, Sabah, Malaysia
This charismatic pitcher plant was first described in 1858 from the Marai Parai plateau near Mt Kinabalu on the island of Borneo. it is known from approximately four extant locations and exhibits slight coloration and morphology differences among its native locations. Mature pitchers are quite large and may reach 20 inches (50cm) in height. At this location, some pitchers were estimated at approximately 30cm in height with vines extending 5m above the ground.
This species bears very strong resemblance to Nepenthes villosa with which it co-occurs on the summit of Mt Tambuyukon.