Pinguicula fiorii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fiorii
ID:
466913
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tammaro & Pace
Source:
ksu
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Inform. Bot. Ital. 19: 430 (1987 publ. 1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466245
Common Names
- Pinguicula Fiorii
- Fiorii Pinguicula
- Pinguicula
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Pinguicula fiorii (also called Fiori's Butterwort, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, round leaves with a sticky surface that traps small insects. The flowers are white, pink or purple in color.
Uses & Benefits
Pinguicula fiorii 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 fiorii 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 fiorii 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 fiorii
Pinguicula fiorii can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, especially in Italy, France, and Spain.
Pinguicula fiorii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinguicula fiorii?
Pinguicula fiorii
What is the family of Pinguicula fiorii?
Lentibulariaceae
What is the habitat of Pinguicula fiorii?
Pinguicula fiorii 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
Fernando Tammaro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tammaro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936583-1: 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].