Nepenthes treubiana

Nepenthes treubiana (/nɪˈpɛnθz trɔɪbiˈɑːnə/; after Melchior Treub) is a tropical pitcher plant native to Western New Guinea and the island of Misool (including a number of smaller islands).[1][2][3]

Nepenthes treubiana
A lower pitcher of N. treubiana from the McCluer Gulf, New Guinea

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Nepenthaceae
Genus: Nepenthes
Species:
N. treubiana
Binomial name
Nepenthes treubiana
Warb. (1891)
Synonyms

This species occurs on the cliffs of the McCluer Gulf and in coastal regions of the Fakfak peninsula.[2] Large subpopulations are now confirmed on Misool.[1][4] Geographer Stewart McPherson had been unable to find any plants during a prior trip to the island (although he did find N. sp. Misool).[2]

Nepenthes treubiana has no known natural hybrids.[2] No forms or varieties have been described.[2]

References

  1. Clarke, C.M. (2014). "Nepenthes treubiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T39707A21845586. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T39707A21845586.en.
  2. McPherson, S.R. 2009. Pitcher Plants of the Old World. 2 volumes. Redfern Natural History Productions, Poole.
  3. McPherson, S.R. & A. Robinson 2012. Field Guide to the Pitcher Plants of Australia and New Guinea. Redfern Natural History Productions, Poole.
  4. Jebb, M.H.P. 1991. An account of Nepenthes in New Guinea. Science in New Guinea 17(1): 7–54.

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