Nepenthes maagnawensis
| Nepenthes maagnawensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Nepenthaceae |
| Genus: | Nepenthes |
| Species: | N. maagnawensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Nepenthes maagnawensis | |
Nepenthes maagnawensis is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to the shrublands of the Kitanglad Mountain Range, Mindanao, Philippines.[1][2] Specifically, it is known from Mt. Maagnaw in Lantapan, Bukidnon.[1][2] Morphologically, N. maagnawensis closely resembles Nepenthes kitanglad.[1][2] However, it differs by having terete stems, lamina with inconspicuous pinnate venation, aerial pitchers that are broadest in the upper third, and a triangular basal central appendage on the aerial pitcher lid.[1][2] In contrast, N. kitanglad has angular stems, lamina with distinct venation, aerial pitchers that are broadest in the lower third, and lacks a basal central appendage on the aerial pitcher lid.[1][2] The species is assessed as Endangered according to the IUCN 3.1 Criteria.[1][2]
Taxonomy
Nepenthes maagnawensis belongs to the genus Nepenthes and is classified under section Alatae.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet is derived from the type locality, Mt. Maagnaw, in the Kitanglad Mountain Range.[3][1][2][4]
Distribution and habitat
Nepenthes maagnawensis is known to occur in the tropical upper montane shrublands of Mt. Maagnaw, at 2,300 to 2,700 meters above sea level.[1][2]
Conservation status
The species is assessed as Endangered due to it probably being site endemic with a low population size, having mature individuals estimated to be fewer than 250.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Lagunday, Noel E.; Amoroso, Victor B. (2025-03-11). "Nepenthes maagnawense (Nepenthaceae), a new species of pitcher plant from Mt. Maagnaw, Kitanglad Range, Bukidnon, Central Mindanao, Philippines". Phytotaxa. 693 (1): 87–94. doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.693.1.6. ISSN 1179-3163.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Pskhun (2025-03-27). "Species New to Science: [Botany • 2025] Nepenthes maagnawense (Nepenthaceae) • A New Species of Pitcher Plant from Mt. Maagnaw, Kitanglad Range, Bukidnon, Central Mindanao, Philippines". Species New to Science. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ^ a b Lagunday, Noel E.; Amoroso, Victor B. (2025-03-28). "Erratum: Lagunday, N.E. & Amoroso, V.B. (2025) Nepenthes maagnawense (Nepenthaceae), a new species of pitcher plant from Mt. Maagnaw, Kitanglad Range, Bukidnon, Central Mindanao, Philippines. Phytotaxa 693 (1): 87‒94". Phytotaxa. 696 (1): 100. doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.696.1.7. ISSN 1179-3163.
- ^ a b "Nepenthes maagnawense | International Plant Names Index". beta.ipni.org. Retrieved 2025-03-30.