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Nepenthes angasanensis

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A highly localized pitcher plant, *Nepenthes angasanensis*, is endemic to Sumatra and is notable for its controversial taxonomy, showing morphological similarities to both *N. mikei* and *N. tobaica*.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to Sumatra, found at altitudes ranging from 1,400 metres to 3,100 metres above sea level.

History & etymology

The specific epithet refers to Mount Puncak Angasan, the location from which the type specimen was collected.

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Habitat

Altitude
2,200–2,800 m
Altitude class
ultra-highland
Native to
Sumatra
IUCN status
Least Concern

Taxonomy

Described
1999
Authority
Maulder, D.Schub., B.R.Salmon & B.Quinn

Cultivation

Difficulty
intermediate
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