An intermediate/upper pitcher of Nepenthes platychila, grown in cultivation by California Carnivores.
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About
Nepenthes *platychila* is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to the Hose Mountains of central Sarawak. It is characterized by its smooth peristome and funnel-shaped upper pitchers.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant is notable for its funnel-shaped upper pitchers and smooth peristome. Specific details regarding leaf shape, stem structure, or color are not provided in this source.
Distribution & habitat
This species is endemic to the Hose Mountains, which are located in central Sarawak. Its habitat is restricted to this specific mountainous region.
History & etymology
The species name *platychila* originates from Greek, meaning 'flat-lipped'. It was included in a 2002 report on the Nepenthes of the Hose Mountains under the placeholder name *Nepenthes* sp. 'B'.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 900–1,400 m
- Altitude Class
- intermediate
- Native To
- Malaysia
Taxonomy
- Described
- 2002
- Authority
- Chi.C.Lee
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Temperature
- Day 22–30°C / Night 15–22°C
- Humidity
- 75–90%
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BE-3886
N. burbidgeae x platychila
BE-3946
N. platychila x robcantleyi - assorted clones
BE-4509
N. rajah x platychila – assorted clones
BE-3760
N. spectabilis x platychila – best selected clone
BE-3213
N. veitchii x platychila – selected clones
BE-4623
N. (veitchii x platychila) x veitchii – best selected clone
BE-3920
N. (veitchii x lowii) x platychila
BE-3847
N. platychila x dactylifera - assorted clones
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