Nepenthes ephippiata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Nepenthes ephippiata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as lowland and hill forests in Borneo are cleared for palm oil plantations and logging operations. The species' restricted range on specific geological substrates makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances. Overcollection by carnivorous plant enthusiasts has further reduced wild populations, with specimens commanding high prices in international trade.
Habitat
This carnivorous pitcher plant is endemic to specific hill forests and lowland areas of Borneo, typically growing on sandy or clay soils in partially shaded understory conditions. It occurs at elevations from sea level to approximately 1,000 meters, often associated with kerangas heath forests and mixed dipterocarp forests.
