Nepenthaceae: Characters, Function and Distribution

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Nepenthaceae 2. Functions of Nepenthaceae 3. Distribution 4. Economic Importance. Characters of Nepenthaceae: Shrubby plants generally climbing by leaves; dioecious; pendant showy pitchers and the monadelphous staminate flowers. A. Vegetative characters: Habit: Herbaceous or shrubby plants. Root: Tap, tetrach to hexarch. Stem: Rhizone with a ring of collateral open, endarch [...]