Reinwardtia
Vol 22, No 2 (2023): Volume 22, No 2 (2023): Reinwardtia

NEPENTHES CALCICOLA (NEPENTHACEAE), A NEW PITCHER PLANT FROM GULF PROVINCE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Gary W. Wilson (Australian Tropical Herbarium)
Stephanius Venter (Australian Tropical Herbarium)
Kapiro Q. Damas (Papua New Guinea National Herbarium)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Dec 2023

Abstract

A new species of pitcher plant from rain forest on limestone karst in the Purari River catchment in the Gulf Province of Papua New Guinea is described and illustrated as Nepenthes calcicola Gary W.Wilson, S.Venter & Damas. It is distinguished from N. neoguineensis on the basis of its distribution, ecology, habitat, and pitcher and inflorescence morphology. The new species is illustrated, and description is here given. The species is assessed as Vulnerable (VU) according to IUCN criteria.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

reinwardtia

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology

Description

Reinwardtia is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of plant science, with a particular emphasis on three core areas: plant taxonomy, plant ecology, and ethnobotany. The journal serves as a vital platform for disseminating research that explores the ...