Nepenthes bongso
About
Nepenthes *bongso* is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to Sumatra. It is known for its association with the Indonesian legend of Putri Bungsu, the spirit guardian of Mount Marapi.
Field notes
Distribution & habitat
This species is endemic to Sumatra, Indonesia. It has a wide altitudinal distribution, growing between 1000 and 2700 meters above sea level.
History & etymology
The species was formally described by Pieter Willem Korthals in his 1839 monograph, "Over het geslacht Nepenthes." The specific epithet bongso refers to the Indonesian legend of Putri Bungsu, which translates to 'youngest daughter.'
Conservation
Assessed as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 1,000–2,700 m
- Altitude class
- highland
- Native to
- Sumatra, Indonesia
- IUCN status
- Least Concern
Taxonomy
- Described
- 1839
- Authority
- Korth.
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Temperature
- Day 18–25°C / Night 10–18°C
- Humidity
- 70–95%
