Heliamphora purpurascens explained

Heliamphora purpurascens is a species of marsh pitcher plant known only from the summit area of Ptari Tepui in Venezuela, where it grows at elevations of 2400–2500 m.

Further reading

• Web site: AIPC Special Issue 4: News of 2011. . Associazione Italiana Piante Carnivore.
• Fleischmann, A. & S. McPherson (2010). Some ecological notes on Heliamphora (Sarraceniaceae) from Ptari-tepui. Carniflora Australis 7(2): 19–31.
• Nerz, J. & A. Wistuba (June 2006). Heliamphora exappendiculata, a clearly distinct species with unique characteristics. Carnivorous Plant Newsletter 35(2): 43–51.