Status:
valid
Authors:
Studnicka
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 20: 201 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254013
Common Names
- Rotundiflora Pinguicula
- Round-Flowered Pinguicula
- Round-Flowered Butterwort
Description
Pinguicula rotundiflora (also called Round-flowered Butterwort, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to Mexico. It is a small perennial plant with a rosette of leaves, and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pinguicula rotundiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, pain, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinguicula rotundiflora has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are round and black in color. The seedlings have two seed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinguicula rotundiflora is a perennial species of butterwort native to North America. It can be propagated by division of the plant or by seed. Cultivation requires a well-draining soil mix and plenty of moisture. It prefers a bright, sunny location.
Where to Find Pinguicula rotundiflora
Pinguicula rotundiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.
Pinguicula rotundiflora FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Pinguicula rotundiflora?
Pinguicula rotundiflora prefers temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F)
What is the ideal humidity for Pinguicula rotundiflora?
Pinguicula rotundiflora prefers a humidity of 40-60%.
What is the ideal light intensity for Pinguicula rotundiflora?
Pinguicula rotundiflora prefers bright, indirect light.
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:282857-2: 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].