N. viellardii
Jan 27, 2008 23:36:45 GMT -10
Post by unclemasa on Jan 27, 2008 23:36:45 GMT -10
N. viellardii Hook. f. (1873)
New Guinea, New Caledonia; Moss Forest, Highland (1460 - 3520 m)
Synonyms: bongso Guill., distillatoria Jeann., humilus S.Moore., montrouzieri Dub., neocaledonica Muel. & Hec.
Description: DANSER 395, JEBB 45
Stems: climbing or erect; cylindrical or somewhat angular, often greatly contracted, to 0.6 cm thick.
Leaves: sessile, decurrent to 2 cm down stem, coriaceous; lamina lanceolate, to somewhat spathulate: 5 cm x 1 cm to 20 cm x 4 cm; apex acute; base decurrent; veins: 3- 4, located in the outer 1/3 - 1/4 of lamina, Pennate nerves branched irregularly, forming irregular network.
Lower Pitchers: ovoid to campanulate: 4 cm x 1 cm to 11 cm x 4 cm; 2 fimbriate wings, to 0.8 cm; mouth oblique; peristome cylindrical or flattened, to 0.5 cm wide; lid orbicular, to 4 cm, apex rounded, base rounded, glandular; spur simple, inserted close to lid, to 0.5 cm.
Upper Pitchers: infundibulate in lower part, becoming ventricose, somewhat narrowed in middle and infundibulate towards mouth: 4 cm x 1 cm to 12 cm x 5 cm; wings not present; mouth oblique, acute towards lid; peristome cylindrical or flattened, to 0.4 cm wide; lid orbicular to elliptical, to 4 cm, apex rounded, base rounded, lid glandular; spur simple, inserted close to lid, to 0.5 cm.
Inflorescence: a raceme, to 20 cm; pedicels 1 flowered, 1.5 cm long; bracts not present.
Indumentum: variable, sparse to frequent on new growth and inflorescence, very short and tomentose.
Color: UNKNOWN.
Distinguishing Features: small narrow leaves with decurrent bases.
New Guinea, New Caledonia; Moss Forest, Highland (1460 - 3520 m)
Synonyms: bongso Guill., distillatoria Jeann., humilus S.Moore., montrouzieri Dub., neocaledonica Muel. & Hec.
Description: DANSER 395, JEBB 45
Stems: climbing or erect; cylindrical or somewhat angular, often greatly contracted, to 0.6 cm thick.
Leaves: sessile, decurrent to 2 cm down stem, coriaceous; lamina lanceolate, to somewhat spathulate: 5 cm x 1 cm to 20 cm x 4 cm; apex acute; base decurrent; veins: 3- 4, located in the outer 1/3 - 1/4 of lamina, Pennate nerves branched irregularly, forming irregular network.
Lower Pitchers: ovoid to campanulate: 4 cm x 1 cm to 11 cm x 4 cm; 2 fimbriate wings, to 0.8 cm; mouth oblique; peristome cylindrical or flattened, to 0.5 cm wide; lid orbicular, to 4 cm, apex rounded, base rounded, glandular; spur simple, inserted close to lid, to 0.5 cm.
Upper Pitchers: infundibulate in lower part, becoming ventricose, somewhat narrowed in middle and infundibulate towards mouth: 4 cm x 1 cm to 12 cm x 5 cm; wings not present; mouth oblique, acute towards lid; peristome cylindrical or flattened, to 0.4 cm wide; lid orbicular to elliptical, to 4 cm, apex rounded, base rounded, lid glandular; spur simple, inserted close to lid, to 0.5 cm.
Inflorescence: a raceme, to 20 cm; pedicels 1 flowered, 1.5 cm long; bracts not present.
Indumentum: variable, sparse to frequent on new growth and inflorescence, very short and tomentose.
Color: UNKNOWN.
Distinguishing Features: small narrow leaves with decurrent bases.
