Description:
Nepenthes surigaoensis is a unique climbing plant native to the Philippine island of Mindanao, thriving at elevations between 2,600 and 3,900 feet. It is distinguished by its long tendrils and cylindrical pitchers, which can grow up to 9.5 inches tall. The plant's leaves are notable for their strong decurrent nature and can vary in shape from linear to slightly lanceolate. Its pitchers, covered in coarse orange to brown hairs, can turn completely red as they age. This species was first described in 1915 and rediscovered in 2007. It grows in the lower montane forests under shady conditions and has no known natural hybrids. The plant's conservation status has not been thoroughly assessed, but it is closely related to N. merrilliana, differing mainly in its leaf and pitcher characteristics.
Sources:
- [1] Nepenthes surigaoensis: Wikipedia. Visit Source
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