Nepenthes singalana · Plant reference

About

Nepenthes *singalana* is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to the island of Sumatra. It is closely related to *N. diatas* and *N. spathulata*.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

This species is endemic to the island of Sumatra. It is found growing at high altitudes, specifically between 2,000 and 2,900 meters above sea level.

History & etymology

The species name singalana is derived after Mount Singgalang, located in West Sumatra. Its taxonomic placement was analyzed in 2001 by Charles Clarke, who conducted a cladistic analysis of Nepenthes species from Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia.

Conservation

Assessed as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List.

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Habitat

Altitude: 2,000–2,900 m
Altitude class: highland
Native to: Sumatra
IUCN status: Least Concern

Taxonomy

Described: 1886
Authority: Becc.

Cultivation

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

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