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Nepenthes leyte

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About

A tropical pitcher plant notable for its potential association with the *N. alata group*, which shares several distinct morphological traits like winged petioles and ridged lids. *Nepenthes leyte* is endemic to the island of Leyte in the Philippines.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to the island of Leyte, Philippines, recorded from submontane mossy forest at 900 m elevation.

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Habitat

Altitude
900–900 m
Altitude class
intermediate
Native to
Philippines
IUCN status
Critically Endangered

Taxonomy

Described
2013
Authority
Jebb & Cheek

Cultivation

Difficulty
intermediate
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