Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
filifolia
ID:
466914

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright ex Griseb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 162 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466246

Common Names

  • Pinguicula Filifolia
  • Filifolia Pinguicula
  • Pinguicula

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Description

Pinguicula filifolia (also called Thread-leaved Butterwort, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, thin leaves with a sticky surface that traps small insects. The flowers are white, pink or purple in color.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pinguicula filifolia sub. alba Y.Domínguez, Panfet & V.Miranda
Pinguicula filifolia sub. filifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinguicula filifolia 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 filifolia is a carnivorous plant native to Mexico. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is generally done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on the surface of the soil and lightly covered with a thin layer of soil. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Germination should occur within 2-4 weeks.

Where to Find Pinguicula filifolia

Pinguicula filifolia can be found in the western United States, primarily in California and Oregon.

Pinguicula filifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinguicula filifolia?

Pinguicula filifolia

What is the family of Pinguicula filifolia?

Lentibulariaceae

What is the habitat of Pinguicula filifolia?

Pinguicula filifolia is found in wetland habitats in temperate 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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526447-1: 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].