Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
casabitoana
ID:
466901

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Jiménez Alm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 62: 238 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466233

Common Names

  • Pinguicula Casabitoana
  • Casabitoana Pinguicula
  • Pinguicula

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Description

Pinguicula casabitoana (also called 'Casabito Butterwort', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lentibulariaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in wet, rocky habitats. It is a perennial, rosette-forming herb with small, succulent leaves and purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pinguicula casabitoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a potted plant indoors, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinguicula casabitoana is a white corolla with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinguicula casabitoana is a tropical plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen, perennial that grows to a height of 1-2 feet and is often found in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Pinguicula casabitoana

Pinguicula casabitoana can be found in Cuba.

Pinguicula casabitoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinguicula casabitoana?

Pinguicula casabitoana

What is the family of Pinguicula casabitoana?

Lentibulariaceae

What is the distribution of Pinguicula casabitoana?

Central America

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

José de Jesús Jiménez Almonte (1905-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Jiménez Alm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:196863-2: 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].