N. petiolata
Jan 27, 2008 23:23:45 GMT -10
Post by unclemasa on Jan 27, 2008 23:23:45 GMT -10
N. petiolata Danser (1928)
Philippines; Moss Forest
Description: DANSER 353
Stems: climbing; cylindrical.
Leaves: petiolate, semi- amplexicaul; lamina oblong- lanceolate; veins: 4, located in the outer 1/3 of lamina, pennate veins irregularly reticulaate.
Lower Pitchers: UNKNOWN
Upper Pitchers: large, ovate, ventricose in the lower part, cylindrical in the upper part; 2 fimbriate wings present; mouth oblique, elevated towards neck; peristome flattened, expanded, ribs somewhat coarse, teeth on the inner margin are 2- 5x as long as broad, to 1.5 cm wide; lid ovate, apex rounded, base cordate, lid glandular.
Inflorescence: a raceme.
Indumentum: sparse.
Color:
Distinguishing Features: differing from N. merriliana in the petiolate leaves and somewhat coarser ribs to the peristome.
Philippines; Moss Forest
Description: DANSER 353
Stems: climbing; cylindrical.
Leaves: petiolate, semi- amplexicaul; lamina oblong- lanceolate; veins: 4, located in the outer 1/3 of lamina, pennate veins irregularly reticulaate.
Lower Pitchers: UNKNOWN
Upper Pitchers: large, ovate, ventricose in the lower part, cylindrical in the upper part; 2 fimbriate wings present; mouth oblique, elevated towards neck; peristome flattened, expanded, ribs somewhat coarse, teeth on the inner margin are 2- 5x as long as broad, to 1.5 cm wide; lid ovate, apex rounded, base cordate, lid glandular.
Inflorescence: a raceme.
Indumentum: sparse.
Color:
Distinguishing Features: differing from N. merriliana in the petiolate leaves and somewhat coarser ribs to the peristome.
