Nepenthes gracilis

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Nepenthes gracilis (Latin: gracilis = thin, slender) is a very common lowland species that is very widespread in the Sunda region. The pitchers are relatively unremarkable with a very thin peristome and no unusual morphological features. Despite being a widespread plant, natural hybrids between N. gracilis and other species are quite rare.

Forms and Varieties

• "var. typica (Korth.)"
• * "f. green"
• * "f. spotted"
• * "f. nigrescens"
• * 'Nighttime Regal'
• var. angustifolia (Westphal)

References

• Clarke et al (2000). [Nepenthes gracilis]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 10 May 2006.
• Clarke, C. 1997. Nepenthes of Borneo. Natural History Publications, Kota Kinabalu, pp. 90-92.