Kenneth Hiew Jian Wei · CC BY 3.0
About
*Nepenthes ramispina* is a highland pitcher plant species belonging to the genus *Nepenthes*. It is native to Peninsular Malaysia.
Field notes
Distribution & habitat
This species is native to Peninsular Malaysia.
History & etymology
The species name *Nepenthes ramispina* is derived from Latin, combining *ramus* meaning 'branch' and *spina* meaning 'spine' or 'spur'. Historically, it was once considered similar to *N. gracillima*, but subsequent studies have confirmed that the two species are readily distinguishable in their natural habitats.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 900–2,000 m
- Altitude Class
- intermediate
- Native To
- Malaysia
- IUCN Status
- Vulnerable
Taxonomy
- Described
- 1909
- Authority
- Ridl.
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Temperature
- Day 18–25°C / Night 10–18°C
- Humidity
- 75–90%
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