Nepenthes stenophylla
About
A notable tropical pitcher plant, *Nepenthes stenophylla* is characterized by its attractive, funnel-shaped pitchers and is endemic to Borneo. It is part of the loosely defined *N. maxima complex*.
Field notes
Morphology
The species produces attractive funnel-shaped pitchers up to 25 cm high. The lid shape is narrow.
Distribution & habitat
Endemic to Borneo, occurring at elevations between 900–2,100 m.
History & etymology
The original description of N. stenophylla was based on a plant raised from seed in a greenhouse in England. It has been historically confused with Nepenthes fallax.
Conservation
Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 800–2,600 m
- Altitude class
- highland
- Native to
- Borneo
- IUCN status
- Least Concern
Taxonomy
- Described
- 1890
- Authority
- Mast.
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Temperature
- Day 18–25°C / Night 10–18°C
- Humidity
- 70–95%
