Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mesophytica
ID:
469836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zamudio

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 40: 65 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469168

Common Names

  • Mesophytic Butterwort
  • Mesophytic Pinguicula
  • Pinguicula Mesophytica

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Description

Pinguicula mesophytica (also called Mesophytic Butterwort, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to Central Europe. It has a rosette of leaves that are green on the top and purple underneath. It grows in moist, sandy soils and in shallow pools of water.

Uses & Benefits

Pinguicula mesophytica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for native animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinguicula mesophytica is a white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinguicula mesophytica 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 mesophytica

Pinguicula mesophytica can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Pinguicula mesophytica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinguicula mesophytica?

Pinguicula mesophytica

What is the common name of Pinguicula mesophytica?

Mesophytic Butterwort

What is the natural habitat of Pinguicula mesophytica?

Pinguicula mesophytica is found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs

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

Sergio Zamudio (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zamudio' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314156-2: 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].