Nepenthes madagascariensis
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 Nepenthes madagascariensis in habitat. Fort Dauphin, Madagascar.
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 Distribution of N. madagascariensis.
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Nepenthes madagascariensis (Latin: Madagascar = Madagascar, -ensis = from) is one of two Nepenthes pitcher plant species native to Madagascar, the other being N. masoalensis. N. madagascariensis was the first Nepenthes species to be discovered; E. de Flacourt recorded it in 1658 under the name Amramitico.
N. madagascariensis occurs along the eastern coast of Madagascar, as far north as the Masoala Peninsula. It is most common in the south of the island, around Fort Dauphin. This species grows along the edges of swamps and in peaty or sandy soils at low altitudes.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Jebb, M. & M. Cheek 1997. A Skeletal Revision of Nepenthes (Nepenthaceae). Blumea 42: 1-106.
- Clarke et al. (2000). Nepenthes madagascariensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Listed as Vulnerable (VU D2 v2.3)
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Miscellaneous: Nepenthes classification • Nepenthes infauna
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