Nepenthes distillatoria (Sri Lanka)
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Product information "Nepenthes distillatoria (Sri Lanka)"
Due to its occurrence below 700 m.a.s.l. a classic lowland species. Nepenthes distillatoria roduces plain pitchers with receded wings.
It is worth mentioning that Nepenthes distillatoria was scientifically described in 1677 as the second Nepenthes sp. ever, at that time still under the botanical name "Miranda herba", literally standing for "wonderful herb". The present name "Nepenthes distillatoria" means "distilling pitcher plant" and refers to the presence of water in the pitchers, even if it has not rained recently. This water does not come from distillation, of course, but the origins of this name date back to 1683.
There are no documented natural hybrids of this species, based on the isolated endemic occurrence in Sri Lanka
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