Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 226 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469174
Common Names
- Moran's Butterwort
- Moran Pinguicula
- Pinguicula Moranensis
Description
Pinguicula moranensis (also called Moran's Butterwort, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to Central America. 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 moranensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for native animals.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pinguicula moranensis var. moranensis
Pinguicula moranensis var. neovolcanica Zamudio
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinguicula moranensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinguicula moranensis is a carnivorous plant native to Mexico. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division of the rosettes or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil mix with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It should be kept in a sunny spot with temperatures between 10-25°C. Water should be kept at a minimum and the soil should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Pinguicula moranensis
Pinguicula moranensis can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Pinguicula moranensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinguicula moranensis?
Pinguicula moranensis
What is the common name of Pinguicula moranensis?
Moran's Butterwort
What is the natural habitat of Pinguicula moranensis?
Pinguicula moranensis 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526491-1: 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].