Nepenthes boschiana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Nepenthes boschiana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Borneo's lowland and hill forests are cleared for palm oil plantations and logging operations. The species' restricted range on specific geological substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation. Collection pressure from carnivorous plant enthusiasts has historically impacted wild populations, though this threat has diminished with increased cultivation.
Habitat
This carnivorous pitcher plant inhabits lowland and hill dipterocarp forests of Borneo, typically growing as an epiphyte or terrestrial plant on sandy or rocky soils at elevations up to 1,200 meters. It shows a preference for areas with high humidity and filtered sunlight along forest edges and clearings.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in NEPENTHACEAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nepenthes boschiana classified as Endangered?
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