Nepenthes × merrilliata explained

Nepenthes × merrilliata (; a blend of merrilliana and alata) is a natural hybrid involving N. alata and N. merrilliana. Like its two parent species, it is endemic to the Philippines, but limited by the natural range of N. merrilliana to Samar^[1] as well as Mindanao and its offshore islands.

References

• Fleming, R. 1979. Web site: Hybrid Nepenthes. .   Carnivorous Plant Newsletter 8(1): 10–12.
• Mann, P. 1998. A trip to the Philippines. Carnivorous Plant Newsletter 27(1): 6–11.
• McPherson, S.R. & V.B. Amoroso 2011. Field Guide to the Pitcher Plants of the Philippines. Redfern Natural History Productions, Poole.
• CP Database: Nepenthes × merrilliata

Notes and References

1. Robinson, A. 2012. Nepenthes merrilliana on Samar . Carnivorous Plants in the tropics, June 29, 2012.