Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lattanziae
ID:
1334650

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peruzzi & Gestri

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PLoS ONE 11(12): e0167610 (14) (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347104

Common Names

  • Pinguicula lattanziae
  • Lattanzio's Butterwort
  • Butterwort

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Description

Pinguicula lattanziae (also called Pinguicula, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Pinguicula lattanziae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinguicula lattanziae is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green rosettes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinguicula lattanziae is a tropical plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Pinguicula lattanziae

Psilicula lattanziae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Pinguicula lattanziae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinguicula lattanziae?

Pinguicula lattanziae

What is the common name of Pinguicula lattanziae?

Lattanzio's pinguicula

Where is Pinguicula lattanziae native to?

Italy

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

Lorenzo Peruzzi (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peruzzi' in the authors string.
Giovanni Gestri (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gestri' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158714-1: 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].