Nepenthes pectinata

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Nepenthes pectinata (Greek: pektos = coagulated; referring to pectin, the substance in cell walls that binds cells together) is a species of pitcher plant endemic to Sumatra. There is much confusion surrounding the status of this species as well as N. gymnamphora and N. xiphioides.

Herbarium specimens of N. pectinata.

Small cultivated plant.

References

• Clarke et al (2000). [Nepenthes pectinata]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006.
• Clarke, C. 2001. Nepenthes of Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia. Natural History Publications (Borneo), Kota Kinabalu, pp. 134-142.