N. madagascariensis
Jan 27, 2008 23:13:45 GMT -10
Post by unclemasa on Jan 27, 2008 23:13:45 GMT -10
N. madagascariensis Poir. (1797)
Madagascar; Rain Forest, Moss Forest
Synonym: distillatoria Brion.
Description: LECOUFLE 134
Stems: shrubby, rarely climbing, to 8 m; cylindrical.
Leaves: petiolate, semi- amplexicaul, with narrow wings clasping the stem; lamina oblong: to 25 cm x 4.5 cm; margins entire; apex acute; base attenuate.
Lower Pitchers: ovate in the lower third and attenuate towards the mouth: to 10 cm x 4 cm; 2 fimbriate wings present, to 0.3 cm; mouth orbiculate; peristome cylindrical, to 0.1 cm wide; lid reniform, to 2.5 cm, apex rounded, base cordate, glandular.
Upper Pitchers: infundibulate: to 12 cm x 4 cm; 2 prominent ribs present; mouth orbiculate; peristome cylindrical, to 0.1 cm wide; lid reniform, apex rounded, base cordate, lid glandular.
Inflorescence: a panicle.
Indumentum: ferrugineous on young parts.
Color: pitchers reddish or bright red, lid greenish or reddish above, green below.
Distinguishing Features:
Madagascar; Rain Forest, Moss Forest
Synonym: distillatoria Brion.
Description: LECOUFLE 134
Stems: shrubby, rarely climbing, to 8 m; cylindrical.
Leaves: petiolate, semi- amplexicaul, with narrow wings clasping the stem; lamina oblong: to 25 cm x 4.5 cm; margins entire; apex acute; base attenuate.
Lower Pitchers: ovate in the lower third and attenuate towards the mouth: to 10 cm x 4 cm; 2 fimbriate wings present, to 0.3 cm; mouth orbiculate; peristome cylindrical, to 0.1 cm wide; lid reniform, to 2.5 cm, apex rounded, base cordate, glandular.
Upper Pitchers: infundibulate: to 12 cm x 4 cm; 2 prominent ribs present; mouth orbiculate; peristome cylindrical, to 0.1 cm wide; lid reniform, apex rounded, base cordate, lid glandular.
Inflorescence: a panicle.
Indumentum: ferrugineous on young parts.
Color: pitchers reddish or bright red, lid greenish or reddish above, green below.
Distinguishing Features:
