Heliamphora sp. 'Akopán Tepui'
Appearance
Heliamphora sp. 'Akopán Tepui' | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Sarraceniaceae |
Genus: | Heliamphora |
Species: | H. sp. 'Akopán Tepui'
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Binomial name | |
Heliamphora sp. 'Akopán Tepui' |
Heliamphora sp. 'Akopán Tepui' is an undescribed taxon of marsh pitcher plant known only from Akopán Tepui in Venezuela, where it grows at elevations of 1800–1900 m.[1] It resembles H. heterodoxa in many respects, but has larger and broader pitchers, narrower tepals, and a smaller nectar spoon.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b McPherson, S., A. Wistuba, A. Fleischmann & J. Nerz 2011. Sarraceniaceae of South America. Redfern Natural History Productions, Poole.