Nepenthes
Nepenthes bicalcarata

from Borneo

 

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  • The Species

    Nepenthes bicalcarata

    N. bicalcarata

    Short Data
    Nepenthes bicalcarata Hook. f.

    Synonym: N. dyak S. Moore
    Distribution: Borneo
    Altitudinal distribution: 0-950 m
    Typical habitats: peat swamp forest, kerangas forest
    Pitcher size: up to 25 cm high, 16 cm wide

     

    Nepenthes bicalcarata can be distinguishes from any other species by the two thorns projecting downwards from the lid. These thorns are part of the peristome.

     

    Nepenthes bicalcarata is primarily found in peat swamp forests. The altitudinal distribution ranges from sea level to about 950 metres. N. bicalcarata is only found in north-western Borneo (Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei).

    N. bicalcarata is know to hybridise with: x ampullaria, x gracilis, x mirabilis, x rafflesiana.

     

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