Nepenthes justiniae (Hamiguitan, Philippines)
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A terrestrial species from Mt. Hamiguitan from 1000-1620 m.a.s.l.. It grows on ultramafic substrate in habitats disturbed by human activities.
The lower pitchers are cup-shaped with a broad to globose broadening of the lower half of the pitcher. DIe pitchers are mostly red with yellowish spots and show a pale interior of the pitcher. The peristome is intensely striped.
The upper pitchers are more elongated and usually do not show a striped peristome anymore.
Hybrids with the sympatric N. peltata are known.
Pretty, but little kept species.
The lower pitchers are cup-shaped with a broad to globose broadening of the lower half of the pitcher. DIe pitchers are mostly red with yellowish spots and show a pale interior of the pitcher. The peristome is intensely striped.
The upper pitchers are more elongated and usually do not show a striped peristome anymore.
Hybrids with the sympatric N. peltata are known.
Pretty, but little kept species.