Nepenthes northiana in habitat, Bau Limestone formation, Sarawak, Malaysia, Borneo
A legendary pitcher plant, Nepenthes northiana was discovered by the Victorian artist and naturalist Marianne North in the 1870's. North's paintings made in Borneo were the first depictions of this species to modern science.
This is one of a handful of Nepenthes species which are documented to be heavily impacted by overcollection and poaching that continues to this day. This plant is restricted to the region of the Bau limestone formation in Sarawak, Borneo.
Nepenthes northiana in habitat, Bau Limestone formation, Sarawak, Malaysia, Borneo
A legendary pitcher plant, Nepenthes northiana was discovered by the Victorian artist and naturalist Marianne North in the 1870's. North's paintings made in Borneo were the first depictions of this species to modern science.
This is one of a handful of Nepenthes species which are documented to be heavily impacted by overcollection and poaching that continues to this day. This plant is restricted to the region of the Bau limestone formation in Sarawak, Borneo.