Nepenthes Gymnamphora - Notes

Notes

a.^ Nepenthes pectinata is pronounced /nɨˈpɛnθiːz ˌpɛktɨˈnɑːtə/. The specific epithet is derived from the Latin word pectinata, meaning "comb-shaped".
b.^ Nepenthes xiphioides is pronounced /nɨˈpɛnθiːz zɪfiːˈɔɪdiːz/. The specific epithet is derived from the New Latin word xiphius (sword) and the Latin ending -oides (resembling), and refers to the long, thin teeth lining the inner margin of the peristome of this species.

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