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Nepenthes hirtella

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About

This species is notable for several distinguishing features compared to its close relative, *Nepenthes kerrii*, including oblanceolate leaves, specific tendril characters, and a dense indumentum covering all vegetative parts.

Field notes

Morphology

Oblanceolate leaves, longer lower pitchers, ovate lid, filiform spur, and flowers that are solitary or rarely two-flowered borne on a partial peduncle.

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to Krabi province in Thailand.

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Habitat

Altitude
348–355 m
Altitude class
lowland
Native to
Thailand
IUCN status
Critically Endangered

Taxonomy

Described
2022
Authority
Nuanlaong & Suran.

Cultivation

Difficulty
intermediate
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