Nepenthes rigidifolia
| Nepenthes rigidifolia | |
|---|---|
| An upper pitcher of Nepenthes rigidifolia at the type locality near Sidikalang, Sumatra | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Nepenthaceae |
| Genus: | Nepenthes |
| Species: | N. rigidifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Nepenthes rigidifolia Akhriadi, Hernawati & Tamin (2004) | |
| Synonyms | |
Nepenthes rigidifolia /nɪˈpɛnθiːz ˌrɪdʒɪdɪˈfoʊliə/ is a critically endangered tropical pitcher plant endemic to Sumatra, where it grows at elevations of 1,000–1,600 m above sea level.
The specific epithet rigidifolia is formed from the Latin words rigidus (rigid) and folia (leaves), and refers to the plant's stiff, coriaceous leaf blades. Tahul-tahul has been recorded as a local vernacular name for this species.