Nepenthes densiflora
About
Nepenthes *densiflora* is a tropical pitcher plant species endemic to Sumatra. It is known for its specific habitat range within the island's mountainous regions.
Field notes
Distribution & habitat
This species is endemic to Sumatra, growing at high altitudes ranging between 1,700 and 3,200 meters above sea level.
History & etymology
In 2001, a cladistic analysis of Nepenthes species in Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia was conducted by Charles Clarke, which included N. densiflora in the resulting cladogram.
Conservation
Assessed as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 1,700–3,200 m
- Altitude class
- highland
- Native to
- Sumatra, Malaysia
- IUCN status
- Least Concern
Taxonomy
- Described
- 1940
- Authority
- Danser
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- difficult
- Temperature
- Varies by altitude
- Humidity
- 70–95%
