Nepenthes burbidgeae
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Sony a6700 | 26MP | 4128 x 6192 px | 71mm | ƒ/5.6 | 1/125 sec | ISO 6400
Mount Tambuyukon, Kinabalu National Park, Sabah, Malaysia | ~1,800 meters ASL
Saturday, August 1, 2026, ~10:00 AM MYT
Species Information
Described in 1858 by Hugh Low and Spenser St. John, Nepenthes burbideae is a unique species with its cream white pitcher and red, black, or purple speckling. This species is native to the peaks and higher elevation areas of Kinabalu National Park. Unlike other Nepenthes species, Nepenthes burbidgeae is quite difficult to find due to its very sparse population, with individuals being isolated.
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Mt. Tambuyukon is the third highest peak in Malaysian Borneo at 2,580 meters (8,465 feet) above sea level. A challenging mountain to climb, requiring 3 days to ascend and descend. Daily rain is expected - so bring a raincoat! A handful of Nepenthes species grow on this mountain, including Nepenthes tentaculata, Nepenthes edwardsiana, Nepenthes villosa, Nepenthes rajah, Nepenthes burbidgeae, and natural hybrids such as Nepenthes x harryana and Nepenthes x kinabaluensis.
The lowlands are incredibly warm at over 30°C (86°F) and near 100% humidity, and absolutely crawling with bloodthirsty leeches. The leeches are so plentiful that at night you can occasionally hear them falling from the canopy above and onto your tent! Truly horrid!
While the lowlands are mostly flat, the ascent towards the highlands and peak is brutally steep and muddy, requiring a slow pace and a good hiking stick! The final ascent consists of climbing over large boulders and sharp, eroded ridge edges. A few spots have old, tattered ropes you grab to carefully climb the rocky sections.
Nepenthes burbidgeae is found between ~1,500 meters (5905 feet) and 2,000 meters (6560 feet) on Mt. Tambuyukon. This was the only plant we found growing along the trail, but other individuals were found a ways off the trail. It seems to grow mostly as a vining plant, with rosettes not being easily found.
Having sprained my wrist on the previous mountain, I was sadly unable to reach the summit in time before the turnaround time of 1:00 PM. Thankfully, the peak doesn’t contain a huge concentration of Nepenthes and is often covered in dense clouds, so I didn’t miss too much!
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Photographs are printed on archival quality paper using professional inkjet printers. Prints have a UV resistant coating to ensure longevity. I print my photographs locally here in Denver, Colorado, and personally inspect each print before shipping.
Photo Information
Sony a6700 | 26MP | 4128 x 6192 px | 71mm | ƒ/5.6 | 1/125 sec | ISO 6400
Mount Tambuyukon, Kinabalu National Park, Sabah, Malaysia | ~1,800 meters ASL
Saturday, August 1, 2026, ~10:00 AM MYT
Species Information
Described in 1858 by Hugh Low and Spenser St. John, Nepenthes burbideae is a unique species with its cream white pitcher and red, black, or purple speckling. This species is native to the peaks and higher elevation areas of Kinabalu National Park. Unlike other Nepenthes species, Nepenthes burbidgeae is quite difficult to find due to its very sparse population, with individuals being isolated.
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Mt. Tambuyukon is the third highest peak in Malaysian Borneo at 2,580 meters (8,465 feet) above sea level. A challenging mountain to climb, requiring 3 days to ascend and descend. Daily rain is expected - so bring a raincoat! A handful of Nepenthes species grow on this mountain, including Nepenthes tentaculata, Nepenthes edwardsiana, Nepenthes villosa, Nepenthes rajah, Nepenthes burbidgeae, and natural hybrids such as Nepenthes x harryana and Nepenthes x kinabaluensis.
The lowlands are incredibly warm at over 30°C (86°F) and near 100% humidity, and absolutely crawling with bloodthirsty leeches. The leeches are so plentiful that at night you can occasionally hear them falling from the canopy above and onto your tent! Truly horrid!
While the lowlands are mostly flat, the ascent towards the highlands and peak is brutally steep and muddy, requiring a slow pace and a good hiking stick! The final ascent consists of climbing over large boulders and sharp, eroded ridge edges. A few spots have old, tattered ropes you grab to carefully climb the rocky sections.
Nepenthes burbidgeae is found between ~1,500 meters (5905 feet) and 2,000 meters (6560 feet) on Mt. Tambuyukon. This was the only plant we found growing along the trail, but other individuals were found a ways off the trail. It seems to grow mostly as a vining plant, with rosettes not being easily found.
Having sprained my wrist on the previous mountain, I was sadly unable to reach the summit in time before the turnaround time of 1:00 PM. Thankfully, the peak doesn’t contain a huge concentration of Nepenthes and is often covered in dense clouds, so I didn’t miss too much!