New giant pitcher plant 'Pongo' discovered in Sabah, named after ...
11 小时之前 · KOTA KINABALU, Dec 17 — Researchers from the Sabah Forestry Department’s Forest Research Centre (FRC) have collaborated with Australian colleagues to document and name a newly-discovered giant species of tropical pitcher plant Nepenthes pongoides.. Found in the ultramafic mountains in central Sabah, the species was named after the orangutan, whose scientific name is Pongo, due to the plant ...
The Living, Breathing World of Borneo’s Carnivorous Pitcher Plants
2015年1月28日 · In that same forest one can find a species of pitcher plant that houses its own cleaning crew: A small colony of ants resistant to its digestive juices lives in its hollow stem.
What will climate change mean for Borneo's carnivorous pitcher-plants?
2016年3月24日 · Pitcher-plants of the genus Nepenthes are tropical carnivorous plants that trap and digest insects. Some of Borneo’s pitcher plants inhabit a broad altitudinal range in its mountainous forests, while others are limited to a narrow band. Models indicate that one of these narrow-band species will go extinct by 2050 if current warming trends continue.
The pitcher plants of the rainforest - theborneopost.com
2021年11月7日 · In his examination of the contents of 200 pitcher plants on Mount Poi in southern Sarawak, Mjoberg found the remains of ants, butterflies, and dragonflies together with even lizards and...
Environment of Tropical Pitcher Plant: Detailed Exploration
2024年9月13日 · Tropical pitcher plants, known scientifically as Nepenthes, are a fascinating group of carnivorous plants that have evolved a highly specialized niche in some of the world’s most challenging environments. These plants, native to Southeast Asia, Madagascar, and Australia, thrive in nutrient-poor soils where most other plants would struggle to ...
These plants are beguiling—and they have a taste for meat
2024年2月5日 · Yet pitcher plants persist because doing so allows them to thrive in otherwise inhospitable environments such as rain-drenched mountaintops, marshland, and mineral-leeched sandstone. In these...
Pitcher plant – unique and interesting - theborneopost.com
2014年3月23日 · The Garden showcases lowland pitcher plants from around Borneo and protected plants in Sarawak. It now has about 30 species — from climbers N albomorginata (Kuching spotted) to non-climbers N...
Tropical pitcher plants are beautiful but deadly
Tropical pitcher plants, so called because of their hanging vase-shaped leaves, grow in places with nutrient-deficient soils. To survive, these plants evolved special mechanisms that allow them to entice, capture, and digest insects and other prey that give them the nitrogen and phosphorous they need to grow.
Creating Tiny Jungles: The Magic of Pitcher Plant Ecosystems
Have you ever wondered about the magic of a rainforest? The lush greenery, the unique wildlife, and the soothing sounds of nature are truly captivating. But
Unraveling the Mystery: The Pitcher Plant’s Ecosystem Role
Role and impact of the Pitcher Plant in this setting: In the rainforest, the Pitcher Plant contributes to biodiversity and helps control insect populations. It also provides a source of nutrients for other organisms when its prey is digested.