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.


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