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Nepenthes bracteosa

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About

This species is notable for several key morphological differences from related plants, including a shorter stem, branched filiform spurs, and the presence of bracts on solitary flowers in both male and female inflorescences.

Field notes

Morphology

The species features a shorter stem, branched filiform spurs, and the upper pitchers have a fringed wing and a lid apex that is occasionally indurate and emarginate. It also has bracts on solitary flowers for both male and female inflorescences, a short androphore, and 8-13 anther sacs.

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to Nakhon Si Thammarat province in Thailand.

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Habitat

Altitude
710–760 m
Altitude class
intermediate
Native to
Thailand
IUCN status
Critically Endangered

Taxonomy

Described
2022
Authority
Suran. & Nuanlaong

Cultivation

Difficulty
intermediate
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