Nepenthes densiflora
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Lower pitcher of Nepenthes densiflora. Cultivated plant.
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Distribution of N. densiflora.
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Nepenthes densiflora (pronounced /nəˈpɛnθiːz dɛnsɪflɔːɹə/, from Latin: densus = dense, florus = flower) is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to Sumatra, where it grows at an altitude of between 1700 and 3200 m above sea level.
No forms or varieties of N. densiflora have been described.
[edit] Taxonomy
In 2001, Charles Clarke performed a cladistic analysis of the Nepenthes species of Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia using 70 morphological characteristics of each taxon. The following is part of the resultant cladogram, showing "Clade 3", which comprises N. densiflora and three other related species.[1]
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[edit] Natural hybrids
The following natural hybrids involving N. densiflora have been recorded.
- N. angasanensis × N. densiflora[1]
[edit] References
- Clarke, C.M., R. Cantley, J. Nerz, H. Rischer & A. Witsuba (2000). Nepenthes densiflora. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 06 May 2006.
- Danser, B.H. 1940. A new Nepenthes from Sumatra. Bulletin de Jardin de Botanique, Buitenzorg, Série III, 16: 268–271.
Miscellaneous: Nepenthes taxonomy • Nepenthes infauna

