Nepenthes orbiculata
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About
A distinctive tropical pitcher plant, *Nepenthes orbiculata* is notable for its globose pitchers and a unique pitcher hip located just below the lid. It is a low-growing shrub, contrasting with related species that may be much taller or more elongate.
Field notes
Morphology
The species features globose pitchers and a pitcher hip situated just below the lid. It is described as a low shrub, typically reaching 50–150 cm in length.
Distribution & habitat
Endemic to two populations within Phang Nga Province, Peninsular Thailand.
Ecology
It grows in sandy soils, specifically in savannahs and grasslands at sea level.
History & etymology
The specific epithet is derived from the Latin word orbiculatus, meaning round.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
- Native to
- Thailand
Taxonomy
- Described
- 2018
- Authority
- M.Catal. & Kruetr.
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate