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About
A striking tropical pitcher plant, *Nepenthes alba* is notable for the white coloration of its upper pitchers. It is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia.
Field notes
Distribution & habitat
Peninsular Malaysia
History & etymology
The specific epithet alba is derived from the Latin word albus, meaning "white," referring to the color of the upper pitchers.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 1,600–2,187 m
- Altitude Class
- highland
- Native To
- Malaysia
- IUCN Status
- Least Concern
Taxonomy
- Described
- 1924
- Authority
- Ridl.
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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