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Nepenthes petiolata

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Nepenthes *petiolata* is a highland pitcher plant species endemic to Mindanao island in the Philippines. It is characterized by its petiolate nature, which refers to the leaf attachment.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

This species is endemic to Mindanao island in the Philippines. It thrives in a highland environment, growing at elevations ranging from 1,450 to 1,900 metres above sea level.

Conservation

Assessed as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List.

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Habitat

Altitude
1,450–1,900 m
Altitude class
highland
Native to
Philippines, Mindanao
IUCN status
Vulnerable

Taxonomy

Described
1928
Authority
Danser

Cultivation

Difficulty
intermediate
Temperature
Day 18–25°C / Night 10–18°C
Humidity
70–95%

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