Pinguicula crystallina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crystallina
ID:
466894
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. 1: 11 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466226
Common Names
- Pinguicula crystallina
- Crystallina Pinguicula
- Crystal Pinguicula
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Pinguicula crystallina (also called 'Crystal 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 crystallina 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 crystallina 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinguicula crystallina 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 crystallina
Pinguicula crystallina can be found in Mexico.
Pinguicula crystallina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinguicula crystallina?
Pinguicula crystallina
What is the common name of Pinguicula crystallina?
Crystal Pinguicula
Where is Pinguicula crystallina found?
Pinguicula crystallina is found in Mexico and Guatemala
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
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526438-1: 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].