Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
fontiqueriana
ID:
466909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Romo, Peris & Stübing

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 33: 31 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466241

Common Names

  • Pinguicula Fontiqueriana
  • Fontiqueriana Pinguicula
  • Pinguicula

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Description

Pinguicula fontiqueriana (also called 'Fontiquer's 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 fontiqueriana 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 fontiqueriana 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 fontiqueriana 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 fontiqueriana

Pinguicula fontiqueriana can be found in Spain, growing in wet meadows and moist soils.

Pinguicula fontiqueriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinguicula fontiqueriana?

Pinguicula fontiqueriana

What is the family of Pinguicula fontiqueriana?

Lentibulariaceae

What is the habitat of Pinguicula fontiqueriana?

Pinguicula fontiqueriana 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

Ángel María Romo (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romo' in the authors string.
Gerardo Stübing (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stübing' in the authors string.
Juan Bautista Peris (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:988905-1: 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].