Nepenthes ampullaria 'Bronze Nabire'

Description:

Flask-shaped pitcher-plantNepenthaceae (Tropical Pitcher Plant family)IUCN: Least concernRange: This particular variety is found around Nabire, Papua, IndonesiaNepenthes ampullaria, is unlike other members of its genus, in that the plants are partly carnivorous but mostly detritivores, feeding on plant detritus (leaf litter). The pitchers are actually modified leaves to capture plant and animals for nutrient digestion.EtymologyThe generic name Nepenthes is from the Greek (npenths), a drug bringing relief from grief. A drug of Egypt mentioned in the "Odyssey" as capable of banishing grief or trouble from the mind.The specific epithet, ampullaria, is from ampulla "flask" in refrence to the flask-shaped pitchers of this unique species.