The Nepenthes of Borneo
Book Summary
This illustrated guide documents the pitcher plants of the genus Nepenthes on the island of Borneo, the region with the most Nepenthes species in the world. Based on more than two decades of fieldwork, it covers all 43 described Bornean species along with unnamed taxa and natural hybrids, some appearing in a book for the first time. Full species accounts, distribution maps and identification detail are inside the book.
Inside the Book
- Species accounts and identification notes for all 43 described Bornean Nepenthes, plus unnamed taxa and hybrids
- Habitat photographs of each species in the wild
- Watercolour paintings and ink drawings by the first author
- Coverage across Sabah, Sarawak, Kalimantan and Brunei
- Notes on habitats, trap diversity, conservation and relationships within the genus
Authors and Publisher
- Authors: Chris Thorogood, Alviana Damit and Alastair Robinson
- Publisher: Natural History Publications (Borneo) Sdn. Bhd., Kota Kinabalu (2026)
- Based on more than two decades of field research across Borneo
Who This Guide Is For
- Nepenthes enthusiasts, collectors and horticulturists
- Botanists, naturalists and conservation professionals
- Plant photographers and field naturalists
- Readers interested in Borneo’s natural history
Why It Matters
- Borneo has more Nepenthes species, and more variety in their traps, than anywhere else
- The most complete account of the genus for the island, including taxa not published before
- Preserves knowledge of species threatened by logging, fire and land conversion
- Combines field science with botanical art focused on Borneo’s flora
