Which carnivorous plant was named after David Attenborough?

The carnivorous plant named after David Attenborough is Nepenthes attenboroughii. It is a spectacular pitcher plant from Mount Victoria on Palawan in the Philippines, known for its large, bell-shaped pitchers and upright lid.

Researchers Alastair Robinson, Stewart McPherson, and Volker Heinrich discovered it during a 2007 expedition after earlier reports of giant pitcher plants on the mountain. They formally described the species in 2009. The name honours Attenborough’s long career in natural-history broadcasting and his enthusiasm for Nepenthes.

This species is sometimes confused with Nepenthes rajah, another giant pitcher plant from Borneo. N. attenboroughii is distinct in appearance, range, and scientific name. It is also notable for its conservation status: its highly restricted distribution and pressure from plant collectors have led to an IUCN assessment of Critically Endangered.