Nepenthes neoguineensis
Nepenthes neoguineensis
Nepenthes neoguineensis is a carnivorous plant in the genus of pitcher plants ( Nepenthes ). It was first described in 1911 by botanist John Muirhead Macfarlane. Your epithet " neoguineensis " is an allusion to the origin of this kind, namely New Guinea.
Description
Nepenthes neoguineensis is a perennial, evergreen subshrub whose climbing shoots reach several meters in length and become woody with age. The wood of the plant often drives from young shoots. The leaves of Nepenthes neoguineensis are leathery, of wide - elliptical shape and sit alternate on the stem. They are up to 35 cm long.
The pitchers of Nepenthes neoguineensis show a significant dimorphism on: The lower pitchers are cup- shaped and have a slightly oversized cover on. The wing bars are decorated wide - spreading and with fine eyelashes.
The upper pitchers are broad vase- shaped, have also grand and sweeping wing strips and narrow - heart-shaped lid. The peristome is slightly narrower than the bottom at the top cans. Can Both types have a distinctive veining. The coloration of the pitchers is highly variable.
Inflorescence and fruit
The flowers of Nepenthes neoguineensis are separated dioecious ( dioecious ) and appear at an up to 44 cm long panicle. You have four petals and reddish can also be deep red wine with intense sunlight. Its diameter is 8 mm.
Home / origin
As the species name suggests, this species comes from New Guinea, where it inhabits weak wooded or bush -rich moist savannas at altitudes 900-1400 m. Nepenthes neoguineensis one of the few pitcher plants species that tolerate full sun.
Botanical history
In 1910 toured the botanist John Muirhead Macfarlane New Guinea and came across Nepenthes neoguineensis. He marveled at the unusual appearance of the plant and brought the first specimens to Europe.
Nepenthes neoguineensis is closely related to Nepenthes papuana, which inhabited the same area of distribution.
Your appearance is very similar in Nepenthes paniculata, however, have their air cans no ciliated wings and are much slimmer.