Nepenthes masoalensis
About
A distinctive tropical pitcher plant found exclusively in eastern Madagascar, *Nepenthes masoalensis* is one of only two species from the region.
Field notes
Distribution & habitat
Eastern Madagascar, specifically the Masoala Peninsula and the Mount Ambato region, at low altitudes (0–400 m).
Conservation
Assessed as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 0–400 m
- Altitude class
- lowland
- Native to
- Madagascar
- IUCN status
- Endangered
Taxonomy
- Described
- 1977
- Authority
- Schmid-Hollinger
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate