Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bustamanta
ID:
1542823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zamudio & Nevárez

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2020-28: 1 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024086

Common Names

  • Pinguicula bustamanta
  • Bustamanta's Pinguicula
  • Bustamanta Pinguicula

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Description

Pinguicula bustamanta (also called Bustamante's Butterwort, among many other common names) is a species of carnivorous plant in the Lentibulariaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It typically grows in wet meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pinguicula bustamanta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to attract wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinguicula bustamanta has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinguicula bustamanta is a tropical plant that grows best in warm, humid climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems or leaves and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Pinguicula bustamanta

Pinguicula bustamanta is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Morelos, and Oaxaca.

Pinguicula bustamanta FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pinguicula bustamanta?

Pinguicula bustamanta is native to the highlands of Mexico.

What type of soil is best for Pinguicula bustamanta?

Pinguicula bustamanta prefers a well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0.

How much light does Pinguicula bustamanta need?

Pinguicula bustamanta prefers bright, indirect light.

Species in the Pinguicula genus

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, Pinguicula alpina, Pinguicula mesophytica, Pinguicula nevadensis, Pinguicula moranensis, Pinguicula reichenbachiana, Pinguicula ramosa, Pinguicula poldinii, Pinguicula lusitanica, Pinguicula infundibuliformis, Pinguicula hybrida, Pinguicula hirtiflora, Pinguicula grandiflora, Pinguicula longifolia, Pinguicula lilacina, Pinguicula leptoceras, Pinguicula jackii, Pinguicula vallis-regiae, Pinguicula lippoldii, Pinguicula apuana, Pinguicula lithophytica, Pinguicula mariae, Pinguicula jarmilae, Pinguicula pilosa, Pinguicula sharpii, Pinguicula calyptrata, Pinguicula macrophylla, Pinguicula oblongiloba, Pinguicula caerulea, Pinguicula ionantha, Pinguicula lutea,

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77210168-1: 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].