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A tropical pitcher plant, *Nepenthes gymnamphora*, is notable for its complex taxonomic history, which has led to debate regarding its relationship with other taxa like *N. pectinata* and *N. xiphioides*. The specific epithet means 'naked pitcher' in Greek.
Field notes
Distribution & habitat
Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra, at an altitudinal range of 600–2,800 metres (2,000–9,200 ft) above sea level.
History & etymology
The specific epithet gymnamphora is derived from the Greek words gymnos (naked) and amphoreus (pitcher).
Habitat
- Altitude
- 600–2,800 m
- Altitude Class
- highland
- Native To
- Sumatra, Java, Indonesia
- IUCN Status
- Least Concern
Taxonomy
- Described
- 1824
- Authority
- Reinw. ex Nees
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Temperature
- Day 18–25°C / Night 10–18°C
- Humidity
- 70–95%
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BE-4687
N. gymnamphora – tall form
BE-4059
N. gymnamphora – Talakmau - assorted clones
BE-4688
N. gymnamphora – squat form
BE-4575
N. rajah x gymnamphora – assorted clones
BE-3422
N. spathulata x gymnamphora – best selected clone
BE-4553
N. hamata x gymnamphora - assorted clones
BE-4069
N. gymnamphora x tenuis - seed grown
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