Genlisea margaretae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
margaretae
ID:
697402
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Botanist S. Afr. : 529 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000696735
Common Names
- Margaret's Genlisea
- African Violet
- Corkscrew Plant
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Genlisea margaretae (also called Margaret's corkscrew plant, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to the Guianas and Brazil. It is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of leaves that are spirally twisted and have a corkscrew-like shape. It grows in wet, marshy areas, and in shallow pools of water.
Uses & Benefits
Genlisea margaretae has been used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food and fuel in some parts of the world. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Genlisea margaretae has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.
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Genlisea margaretae can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully remove the plant from the pot and divide the root ball into several sections, making sure that each section has a few roots attached. Plant each section in a separate pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist soil mix and keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to prevent overcrowding.
Where to Find Genlisea margaretae
Genlisea margaretae can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and South America.
Genlisea margaretae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Genlisea margaretae?
Genlisea margaretae
What is the common name of Genlisea margaretae?
Margaret's Corkscrew Plant
What type of plant is Genlisea margaretae?
It is a type of carnivorous plant
Species in the Genlisea genus
Genlisea africana, Genlisea angolensis, Genlisea aurea, Genlisea barthlottii, Genlisea filiformis, Genlisea glabra, Genlisea glandulosissima, Genlisea guianensis, Genlisea hispidula, Genlisea lobata, Genlisea margaretae, Genlisea nigrocaulis, Genlisea oxycentron, Genlisea pallida, Genlisea pulchella, Genlisea pygmaea, Genlisea repens, Genlisea roraimensis, Genlisea sanariapoana, Genlisea stapfii, Genlisea subglabra, Genlisea uncinata, Genlisea violacea, Genlisea multiflora, Genlisea nebulicola, Genlisea oligophylla, Genlisea tuberosa, Genlisea exhibitionista, Genlisea flexuosa, Genlisea metallica,
Species in the Lentibulariaceae family
Genlisea africana, Genlisea angolensis, Genlisea aurea, Genlisea barthlottii, Genlisea filiformis, Genlisea glabra, Genlisea glandulosissima, Genlisea guianensis, Genlisea hispidula, Genlisea lobata, Genlisea margaretae, Genlisea nigrocaulis, Genlisea oxycentron, Genlisea pallida, Genlisea pulchella, Genlisea pygmaea, Genlisea repens, Genlisea roraimensis, Genlisea sanariapoana, Genlisea stapfii, Genlisea subglabra, Genlisea uncinata, Genlisea violacea, Genlisea multiflora, Genlisea nebulicola, Genlisea oligophylla, Genlisea tuberosa, Genlisea exhibitionista, Genlisea flexuosa, Genlisea metallica, Pinguicula scullyi, Pinguicula crystallina, Pinguicula crenatiloba, Pinguicula corsica, Pinguicula casabitoana, Pinguicula caryophyllacea, Pinguicula elongata, Pinguicula fontiqueriana, Pinguicula fiorii, Pinguicula filifolia, Pinguicula dertosensis, Pinguicula algida, Pinguicula albida, Pinguicula vulgaris, Pinguicula villosa, Pinguicula spathulata, Pinguicula vallisneriifolia, Pinguicula bissei, Pinguicula benedicta, Pinguicula balcanica,
References
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526352-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].