Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
reichenbachiana
ID:
469854

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Schindl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 58: 12 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469186

Common Names

  • Reichenbach's Butterwort
  • Reichenbach Pinguicula
  • Pinguicula Reichenbachiana

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Description

Pinguicula reichenbachiana (also called Reichenbach's 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 reichenbachiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinguicula reichenbachiana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinguicula reichenbachiana 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 reichenbachiana

Pinguicula reichenbachiana 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 reichenbachiana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pinguicula reichenbachiana?

Pinguicula reichenbachiana is native to Mexico and Central America.

What is the size of Pinguicula reichenbachiana?

Pinguicula reichenbachiana is a small plant, usually growing to a height of about 5 cm.

What is the flowering season of Pinguicula reichenbachiana?

Pinguicula reichenbachiana 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:526508-1: 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].