These plants grow primarily in Southeast Asia, with many species coming from the island of Borneo. All carnivourous plants grow in areas where the soil/bark/leaf litter is so devoid of nutrients that the plants must suplement their diets with insects and animals. The pitchers have an intoxicating nectar around the edge to attract various small creaturs who feast on nectar and fall inside. Once inside, digestive acids and enzymes disolve the soft body parts, and the resulting nutrient "soup" is absorbed by the plant.

This plant is also known as a Monkeys Cup because monkeys have been observed drinking rainwater from these plants.

This plant produce two types of pitchers. Lower pitcher that can sit on the ground are usually smaller than the upper pitchers shown here. Upper pitchers are the mark of a mature plant.

The prey of this plant usually consists of insects. Other prey frequently include spiders, scorpions, and centipedes, but occassionally snails and frogs.

A new off-shoot from the main plant shows a brand new pitcher begining to grow.