Nepenthes danseri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Nepenthes danseri faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest ecosystems are cleared for agriculture and human settlement. The species' extremely limited range on Halmahera Island makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure from carnivorous plant enthusiasts threatens remaining wild populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term risk by altering the specific temperature and humidity conditions required for this highland pitcher plant.
Habitat
This carnivorous pitcher plant is endemic to the montane forests of Halmahera Island in Indonesia's North Maluku province, typically growing as an epiphyte or terrestrial plant in mossy, humid conditions at elevations between 1,000-1,500 meters. It thrives in the cool, mist-shrouded environments characteristic of tropical montane cloud forests.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in NEPENTHACEAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
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