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Nepenthes mindanoensis s.kurata

Description:
Terrestrial climber. Leaves petiolate, lamina elliptic to lanceolate c. 25 cm long, 6 cm wide; midrib on leaf lower surface and margins hairy; the petiole to 10 cm long, distinctly canaliculate. Lower pitchers up to 15 cm tall, 3.5 cm wide, ovoid or globose at the base, narrowing to cylindrical or funnel-shaped towards the mouth; wings up to 10 mm wide. Upper pitchers 26 cm long, 6 cm wide, similar to lower pitchers, widest at base or as wide at base and near mouth; usually creamy white or yellowish-green, often mottled with dark red or purple blotches. Peristome 3-10 mm wide, narrow and cylindrical, but flattened and expanded at the sides near the lid; ribs to 0.5 mm high; inner edges with teeth. Pitcher lid elliptic or ovate, often with a cordate or truncate base; spur 1.2 cm long, unbranched.

References:
Cheek, M. & M. Jebb. 2013. Recircumscription of the Nepenthes alata group (Caryophyllales: Nepenthaceae) in the Philippines, with four new species. European Journal of Taxonomy 69: 1–23.
Cheek, M. & M. Jebb. 2013. Typification and redelimitation of Nepenthes alata Blanco with notes on the N. alata group, and N. negros sp. nov. from the Philippines. Nordic Journal of Botany 31: 151–156.
Cheek, M. & M. Jebb. 2014. Expansion of the Nepenthes alata group (Nepenthaceae), Philippines, and description of three new species. Blumea 59: 144–154.
Fernando, E.S., V.B. Amoroso, D.N. Tandang, C.I. Banag, A.B. Lapis, W.S. Gruèzo, F.P. Coritico, F.A. Pollisco Jr., A.M. Palijon, M.D. Ching, F.P. Lansigan, C. Garcia-Francisco, N.M. Lita, A.M. Tagtag, & J.L. De Leon. 2021. Threatened Plants of the Philippines. 147p. Biodiversity Management Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Quezon City, Philippines. ISBN 978-621-96498-0-3.
Fernando, E.S., R.B. Arbolonio, & E.P. Lillo. 2017. Forest Flora of Dinagat Island: An Introductory Guide. 128p. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Philippines. ISBN 978-621-95785-0-9.
McPherson, S. & V.B. Amoroso. 2011. Field Guide to the Pitcher Plants of the Philippines. 60p. Redfern Natural History Productions Ltd., Poole, Dorset, UK.
Pelser, P.B., J.F. Barcelona, & D.L. Nickrent (eds.). 2011 onwards. Co’s Digital Flora of the Philippines. http://www.philippineplants.org.

Subspecies :

Common name / Local name : pitcher plant

Family : Nepenthaceae

Genus : Nepenthes

Taxonomic Group :

CITES Appendix : N/A

Conservation Status : Vulnerable

Geographic Location : Endemic

Identifications: Nepenthes Mindanaoensis

Leaves with a distinct petiole
Leaf apex not deeply notched or truncate
Lower surface of pitcher lid with basal ridge and appendages
Stems stems terete or angular, without wings
Upper pitchers widest at base or equally wide at base and near opening
Petioles canaliculate
Midribs and/or margins of leaves hairy
Lid of pitcher not domed, 5-6 cm wide
Pitchers with fringed wings
Nepenthes
Leaves with midrib extended into a long tendril with the distal part forming into a cup or pitcher-like structures
Angiosperms
Plants producing true flowers and fruits for sexual reproduction