Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
elongata
ID:
466906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benj.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 20: 318 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466238

Common Names

  • Pinguicula Elongata
  • Elongata Pinguicula
  • Pinguicula

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Description

Pinguicula elongata (also called 'Elongate 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 elongata 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 elongata 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 elongata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Pinguicula elongata

Pinguicula elongata can be found in Mexico.

Pinguicula elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinguicula elongata?

Pinguicula elongata

What is the family of Pinguicula elongata?

Lentibulariaceae

What is the habitat of Pinguicula elongata?

Pinguicula elongata is found in wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions.

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

Ludwig Benjamin (1825-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benj.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526446-1: 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].