Nepenthes aristolochioides
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Description
Terrestrial climber, height unknown.
Leaves coriaceous, sessile;
Inflorescence, fruit and seed unknown.
Distribution
Asia-Tropical: Sumatera (Sumatera present), Jambi present, Mt Kerinci present
Sumatra: Jambi (Mt Kerinci).
Morphology
2. The specific epithet signifies the resemblance of the pitchers, in their shape and coloration, to the flowers of Aristolochia.
1 Resembling N. bongso in leaf shape, the pitchers of N. aristolochioides however, are unmistakable in their bladder-like shape with a lateral, porthole-like mouth, and the unusual hooded nature of the lid nectar glands.