Status:
valid
Authors:
Miyoshi ex Yatabe
Source:
ksu
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 4: 43, t. 11 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469188
Common Names
- Ramous Butterwort
- Ramous Pinguicula
- Pinguicula Ramosa
Description
Pinguicula ramosa (also called Branched 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 ramosa has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinguicula ramosa 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 ramosa 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 ramosa
Pinguicula ramosa 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 ramosa FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Pinguicula ramosa?
Pinguicula ramosa is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is the size of Pinguicula ramosa?
Pinguicula ramosa is a small plant, usually growing to a height of about 5 cm.
What is the flowering season of Pinguicula ramosa?
Pinguicula ramosa 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:526507-1: 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].