Pinguicula jackii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jackii
ID:
469887
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barnhart
Source:
ksu
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Addisonia 15: 61 (1930 publ. 1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469219
Common Names
- Pinguicula jackii
- Jack's Butterwort
- Jack's Pinguicula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinguicula jackii (also called Jack's 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 jackii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal herb and for its aesthetic value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinguicula jackii is a white, yellow or purple corolla with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Pinguicula jackii 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 jackii
Pinguicula jackii 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 jackii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinguicula jackii?
Pinguicula jackii
What is the family of Pinguicula jackii?
Lentibulariaceae
What is the habitat of Pinguicula jackii?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.
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
John Hendley Barnhart (1871-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnhart' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:196875-2: 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].