| Nepenthes pongoides | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Nepenthaceae |
| Genus: | Nepenthes |
| Species: | N. pongoides |
| Binomial name | |
| Nepenthes pongoides | |
Nepenthes pongoides is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to the Meliau Range, in central Sabah, Malaysia. The species is notable for its large size, making it one of the largest species of Nepenthes described in recent years. [1] [2] Additionally, the species is characterized by peltate tendril exertion and absence of upper pitchers. Among the most exceptional character of this species, is having an extraordinarily well-developed, persistent indumentum of long, coarse, dark reddish trichomes, unmatched by any other known Bornean Nepenthes species. [1] [2] The species is assessed as Critically Endangered following the IUCN Red List criteria. [1] [2]
