The habitat of N. rafflesiana var. alata

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At the end of April 2008, I went back to a Kerangas forest which I used to explore before. First, I was shocked that most of the forests are cleared for new oil palm plantation. Second, I couldn't believe when I noticed the Nepenthes rafflesiana in that area is different from other places! It is a rare type of a variety of N. rafflesiana which is called var. alata. It has a winged tendril.


The upper pitcher of Nepenthes rafflesiana var. alata






The long & winged tendril:





What a beauty!!!




This tendril is just like a ribbon!!!





The habitat; the white sandy Kerangas forest:

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An unopened upper pitcher:





Upper pitcher





The long tendril & the unopened pitcher:





The blackwater pond; there are 2 type of carnivorous plants: Utricularia sp. & Nepenthes gracilis:




Nepenthes gracilis