Nepenthes reinwardtiana
About
This species, *Nepenthes reinwardtiana*, is notable for its unusually wide altitudinal range, allowing it to thrive as both a lowland and a highland plant. It is easily recognizable by the distinctive 'eye spots' found on the inside surface of its pitchers.
Field notes
Morphology
The species exhibits many different color forms, ranging from green to dark red. It is characterized by two distinct 'eye spots' on the inside surface of its pitchers.
Distribution & habitat
Native to Borneo and Sumatra, as well as surrounding islands including Bangka, Natuna, Nias, and Siberut. It has a wide altitudinal distribution of 0–2,200 m.
History & etymology
The specific epithet reinwardtiana honors Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt.
Conservation
Assessed as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 0–2,200 m
- Altitude class
- intermediate
- Native to
- Borneo, Sabah, Sumatra, Malaysia
- IUCN status
- Least Concern
Taxonomy
- Described
- 1852
- Authority
- Miq.
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Temperature
- Day 22–30°C / Night 15–22°C
- Humidity
- 70–95%
