Status:
valid
Authors:
Wettst.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 68: 295 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469199
Common Names
- Pinguicula hybrida
- Hybrid Butterwort
- Hybrid Pinguicula
Description
Pinguicula hybrida (also called Hybrid Butterwort, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rosette of leaves that are usually green in color and can reach up to 10 cm in diameter. It grows in moist, sunny areas and prefers acidic soil.
Uses & Benefits
Pinguicula hybrida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover in landscaping, and as a medicinal herb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinguicula hybrida is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a black color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinguicula hybrida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly. Pruning is not necessary.
Where to Find Pinguicula hybrida
Pinguicula hybrida is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in wet, shady areas, such as in tropical forests and along streams.
Pinguicula hybrida FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Pinguicula hybrida?
Pinguicula hybrida is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is the size of Pinguicula hybrida?
Pinguicula hybrida is a small plant, usually growing to a height of about 5 cm.
What is the flowering season of Pinguicula hybrida?
Pinguicula hybrida typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526462-1: 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].