Nepenthes rafflesiana

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Read about Nepenthes rafflesiana in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Nepenthes rafflesiana, Jack (N. Sanderiana, Burbidge). Figs. 2462, 2464. Lvs. long-petioled oval to lanceolate, like the st. white tomentose when young, at length glabrous: pitchers 3-7 x 2-4 in., dimorphic, lower urn shaped, upper funnel-shaped, pale green with varied, purple spots and blotches; peristome uniform; much elevated into high neck behind; pitcher within with triangular glaucous conducting and lower shining detentive area. B.M. 4285. F.S. 3:213, 214; 16:1698; 22:2343. F. 1850:77; 1872, p. 221. G.C. 1872:1164. F.S.R. 2:113, desc.; 3:280. G.Z. 30:265—Native from Malacca to Borneo and Sumatra, it was early brought to Eu., and is a parent of many hybrids. N. nigropurpurea, Mast. (G.C. II. 18:429) is a dark purple form with almost white spots. The earliest and best are mug-shaped ones; the topmost pitchers of old and tall plants are cylindrical. N. Rafflesiana, both from same plant. Adapted from B.M. 4285. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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