Ecology
Nepenthes smilesii has a widespread distribution throughout Indochina. It has been recorded from Cambodia, northeastern Thailand, southern Laos, and western Vietnam. The species occurs across a wide range of altitudes, being recorded from elevations of 16–1500 m above sea level, although it is more typically found at around 800 m.
Nepenthes smilesii is notable among the Indochinese Nepenthes for experiencing extreme lows of temperature.
Individual specimens of a natural hybrid between N. smilesii and N. mirabilis have been recorded from Cambodia.
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