The name of the species alata, derives from the Latin ala, meaning wing - the traps or urns have two longitudinal prominent wings, which are in fact expanded membranes. Color is reddish green. Nepenthes sanguinea A highland variety. The reddish color of the trap has given it its name sanguinea. A highland plant.
Leaves are sessile.
Pitchers ventricose, cylindrical in shape. Color varies from green to reddish green to red. Pereistome is red. Prefers half shade environment. A plant crossed between spathulata and veitchii.