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Nepenthes kampalili

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About

This highly localized species, *Nepenthes kampalili*, is notable for its distinctive morphology compared to related species, featuring apically attached tendrils, densely pubescent ground pitchers and lids, and two pitcher spurs on the peristome neck.

Field notes

Morphology

The species is characterized by tendrils that are apically attached to the leaf, densely pubescent ground pitchers and pitcher lids, and two pitcher spurs that occasionally arise in the posterior midsection of the peristome neck.

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to Mt. Kampalili, in Maragusan, province of Davao de Oro, in Mindanao.

History & etymology

The specific epithet is derived from Mt. Kampalili, the name of the area where the species was found.

Conservation

Critically Endangered, due to an estimated extent of occurrence of less than 10 km² and a population of only 200 mature individuals.

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Habitat

Altitude
2,200–2,320 m
Altitude class
highland
Native to
Mindanao
IUCN status
Critically Endangered

Taxonomy

Described
2024
Authority
Lagunday & V.B. Amoroso

Cultivation

Difficulty
intermediate
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