Nepenthes macfarlanei
About
A striking carnivorous species, *Nepenthes macfarlanei* is notable for its attractive red-speckled pitchers and the unique feature of its lid being densely covered with short, white hairs.
Field notes
Morphology
Lower pitchers are ovoid or infundibular in the lower half and globose or cylindrical above, reaching up to 25 cm high. Upper (aerial) pitchers are lighter in color with reduced wings forming ribs. The lower surface of the lid is densely covered with short, white hairs.
Distribution & habitat
Endemic to Peninsular Malaysia.
Conservation
Assessed as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 900–2,150 m
- Altitude class
- highland
- Native to
- Malaysia
- IUCN status
- Least Concern
Taxonomy
- Described
- 1905
- Authority
- Hemsl.
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate