Nepenthes ramispina
About
*Nepenthes ramispina* is a highland pitcher plant species belonging to the genus *Nepenthes*. It is native to Peninsular Malaysia.
Field notes
Distribution & habitat
This species is native to Peninsular Malaysia.
History & etymology
The species name Nepenthes ramispina is derived from Latin, combining ramus meaning 'branch' and spina meaning 'spine' or 'spur'. Historically, it was once considered similar to N. gracillima, but subsequent studies have confirmed that the two species are readily distinguishable in their natural habitats.
Conservation
Assessed as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 900–2,000 m
- Altitude class
- intermediate
- Native to
- Malaysia
- IUCN status
- Vulnerable
Taxonomy
- Described
- 1909
- Authority
- Ridl.
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Temperature
- Day 18–25°C / Night 10–18°C
- Humidity
- 75–90%
