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Nepenthes alfredoi

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This species is notable for its distinctive pitcher morphology, possessing both lower and upper pitchers with well-expressed fringed wings extending along the tendril. It is endemic to the Mt. Hamiguitan Range in the Philippines.

Field notes

Morphology

The species exhibits both lower and upper pitchers, characterized by well-expressed fringed wings that extend for some distance along the tendril.

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to the Mt. Hamiguitan Range on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, growing at elevations between 160–345 m above sea level.

History & etymology

The specific epithet alfredoi was derived to honor Alfredo Bolante Sr., a forest guard and local researcher who first observed and collected the species.

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Habitat

Altitude
160–345 m
Altitude class
lowland
Native to
Philippines, Mindanao
IUCN status
Critically Endangered

Taxonomy

Described
2017
Authority
V.B.Amoroso, N.E.Lagunday, F.P. Coritico & R.D.Colong

Cultivation

Difficulty
easy
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