Nepenthes hybrids
Chris Frazier (cfrazie@unm.edu)
Wed, 4 Oct 1995 10:04:20 -0600
CPers,
It is generally stated that all Nepenthes are interfertile and that
hybrids can be formed between any species. Does anyone know of exceptions
to this? Is it really true that the most distantly related species
(whatever they may be) can hybridize as freely as closely related species
(however this may be measured)? Is it true that species pairs that
co-occur frequently in nature really haven't developed intrinsic
reproductive barriers?
Any anecdotes or information that you have on crosses or failed
crosses would be greatly appreciated.
Chris
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