N. distillatoria
Jan 27, 2008 22:39:56 GMT -10
Post by unclemasa on Jan 27, 2008 22:39:56 GMT -10
N. distillatoria Linne (1753)
Ceylon; Rain Forest, Moss Forest
Synonyms: chapmanii Balakr., cristata Brogn., distillatoria Danser, hirsuta v. glabrescens W.G. Sm., indica Poir., rubra Nichols, smithii G.Beck., speciosa Hort. & G.Beck., trichocarpa Hort., zeylanica Raf.
Description: DANSER
Stems: climbing; not coarse.
Leaves: petiolate, half amplexicaul, coriaceous, lamina elliptical-elongate, apex rounded, base obtuse.
Lower Pitchers: ventricose in the lower part, tubulose in the upper part; 2 wide fimbriate wings present; peristome cylindrical to expanded; mouth nearly transverse; lid orbicular, apex rounded, base obtuse, lid glandular beneath.
Upper Pitchers: mostly cylindrical, 7 cm x 2.5 cm to 12.5 cm x 3.5 cm; 2 ribs or rudimentary wings present; peristome cylindrical to expanded; mouth oblique with a short posterior neck; lid orbicular, apex rounded, base rounded, lid glandular beneath.
Inflorescence: a panicle.
Indumentum: mostly not present, glabrous.
Color:bright green pitchers flushed with red above, peristome green.
Distinguishing Features:
Ceylon; Rain Forest, Moss Forest
Synonyms: chapmanii Balakr., cristata Brogn., distillatoria Danser, hirsuta v. glabrescens W.G. Sm., indica Poir., rubra Nichols, smithii G.Beck., speciosa Hort. & G.Beck., trichocarpa Hort., zeylanica Raf.
Description: DANSER
Stems: climbing; not coarse.
Leaves: petiolate, half amplexicaul, coriaceous, lamina elliptical-elongate, apex rounded, base obtuse.
Lower Pitchers: ventricose in the lower part, tubulose in the upper part; 2 wide fimbriate wings present; peristome cylindrical to expanded; mouth nearly transverse; lid orbicular, apex rounded, base obtuse, lid glandular beneath.
Upper Pitchers: mostly cylindrical, 7 cm x 2.5 cm to 12.5 cm x 3.5 cm; 2 ribs or rudimentary wings present; peristome cylindrical to expanded; mouth oblique with a short posterior neck; lid orbicular, apex rounded, base rounded, lid glandular beneath.
Inflorescence: a panicle.
Indumentum: mostly not present, glabrous.
Color:bright green pitchers flushed with red above, peristome green.
Distinguishing Features:
