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Nepenthes Glandulifera

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A notable species, *Nepenthes glandulifera*, is easily identified by the prominent black speckles around its petioles, which are actually specialized nectar glands. It is also characterized by a very prominent indumentum, setting it apart from related species.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to the Hose Mountains of central Sarawak.

History & etymology

The species was included in a 2002 report on the Nepenthes of the Hose Mountains under the placeholder name Nepenthes sp. 'A'.

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Habitat

Altitude
1,100–1,700 m
Altitude class
intermediate
Native to
Sarawak

Taxonomy

Described
2004
Authority
Chi.C.Lee

Cultivation

Difficulty
intermediate
Temperature
Day 22–30°C / Night 15–22°C
Humidity
70–95%

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