| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLANTAE | TRACHEOPHYTA | MAGNOLIOPSIDA | NEPENTHALES | NEPENTHACEAE |
| Scientific Name: | Nepenthes maxima |
| Species Authority: | Reinw. ex Nees |
| Red List Category & Criteria: | Lower Risk/least concern ver 2.3 |
| Year Assessed: | 2000 |
| Assessor/s | Clarke, C., Cantley, R., Nerz, J., Rischer, H. & Witsuba, A. |
| Evaluator/s: | Von Arx, B. & Groves, M. (Carnivorous Plants Red List Authority) |
| Countries: |
Native:
Indonesia (Irian Jaya, Maluku, Sulawesi); Papua New Guinea
|
| Habitat and Ecology: | This species has been recorded as epiphytic in mossy forest, or terrestrial in swamp grassland or on ridge tops. It is usually found at 600-2,500 m, but occasionally at lower altitudes (for example, it has been recorded at 40 m at Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea). |
| Systems: | Terrestrial |
| Conservation Actions: | Currently listed on CITES Appendix II. |
| Citation: | Clarke, C., Cantley, R., Nerz, J., Rischer, H. & Witsuba, A. 2000. Nepenthes maxima. In: IUCN 2010. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2010.3. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 03 September 2010. |
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