Inventory and assessment of carnivorous Pitcher Plants (Caryophyllales Nepenthaceae) in Mt. Kalindog, Kalabugao, Impasug-Ong, Bukidnon, Philippines

Kalabugao, an area nestled within the lush landscapes of Bukidnon, Philippines, boasts a diverse and rich ecosystem that provides an ideal habitat for pitcher plants to thrive. Despite that, very few studies have been conducted related to pitcher plants. The study assessed carnivorous pitcher plant species in Mt. Kalindog, Kalabugao, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, Philippines. A total of 3 individual species belonging to 1 family and 1 genus were identified. Among the pitcher plants found, 1 has been discovered to be endangered. Two pitcher plants were found to be vulnerable. Due to the disturbance of the area, pitcher plant diversity and species richness were relatively low. Furthermore, conducting enhanced investigations and establishing additional sampling plots in various regions of Mt. Kalindog, Kalabugao, Impasug-Ong, and Bukidnon, Philippines, will help better understand the spatial distribution of pitcher plant species given the Mountain’s significant potential as a healthy habitat for pitcher plants and promote conservation.