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Nepenthes alba

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About

A striking tropical pitcher plant, *Nepenthes alba* is notable for the white coloration of its upper pitchers. It is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

Peninsular Malaysia

History & etymology

The specific epithet alba is derived from the Latin word albus, meaning "white," referring to the color of the upper pitchers.

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Habitat

Altitude
1,600–2,187 m
Altitude class
highland
Native to
Malaysia
IUCN status
Least Concern

Taxonomy

Described
1924
Authority
Ridl.

Cultivation

Difficulty
intermediate
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