Nepenthes hamata
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Nepenthes hamata (Latin: hamatus = hooked) is a carnivorous pitcher plant species of the genus Nepenthes. It is endemic to Central Sulawesi where it grows as an epiphyte in mossy forest.
N. hamata is famous for having possibly the most developed peristome in the genus, which consists of expanded ribs that form long, curved "teeth" at the edge of the pitcher's mouth. The upper pitchers are usually more elongated and the peristome is even more developed, with the "teeth" curving completely outwards.
Forms and Varieties
Two distinct forms of N. hamata are known. N. hamata- var. typica (Turnbull & Middleton)
- "var. Red Hairy"
References
- Schnell, D., Catling, P., Folkerts, G., Frost, C., Gardner, R., et al. (2000). [Nepenthes hamata]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Listed as Vulnerable (VU C2a v2.3)
- Jebb, M. & Cheek, M. 1997. A Skeletal Revision of Nepenthes (Nepenthaceae). Blumea 42(1), p. 47.
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