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Nepenthes justinae

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About

A striking tropical species, *Nepenthes justinae* is endemic to the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary in the Philippines. It is notable for its association with the UNESCO World Heritage Site and its sympatry with several other local *Nepenthes* species.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, Mindanao, Philippines; 1,000–1,620 m above sea level.

History & etymology

The specific epithet justinae honors Justina Yu, the mayor of San Isidro, Davao Oriental, Mindanao, whose efforts contributed to the inscription of the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.

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Habitat

Altitude
1,000–1,620 m
Altitude class
intermediate
Native to
Mindanao
IUCN status
Vulnerable

Taxonomy

Described
2016
Authority
Gronem., Wistuba, Mey & V.B.Amoroso

Cultivation

Difficulty
intermediate
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