Amin28th · CC BY-SA 4.0
About
A notable species for its unique burrowing behavior, *Nepenthes domei* produces lower pitchers that often emerge from the ground, making them appear half-buried. This adaptation is thought to be advantageous for trapping ground-level insects.
Field notes
Morphology
Mature plants have climbing stems and produce rosette pitchers attached to shorter tendrils with reduced leaf blades. The lower pitchers are noted for being rounder and stouter than related species, and their lids are much narrower, sometimes appearing lanceolate.
Distribution & habitat
Peninsular Malaysia, at altitudes between 800 and 1,000 m above sea level.
Ecology
The species exhibits a unique burrowing behavior, where the pitcher mouth parts pop up from the ground, potentially aiding in trapping insects crawling close to the forest floor.
History & etymology
The species was described in Webbia and is named in honor of Mr. Dome Nikong, the first person to discover the population.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 850–1,000 m
- Altitude Class
- intermediate
- Native To
- Malaysia
- IUCN Status
- Vulnerable
Taxonomy
- Described
- 2020
- Authority
- M.N.Faizal, A.Amin, & A.Latiff
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Crossed Nepenthes domei with another species?
Register the cross — if it's not yet documented you'll be the first contributor. If someone already registered it, you'll be redirected to add your photo.