Status:
valid
Authors:
Druce
Source:
ksu
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 6: 301 (1921 publ. 1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000466220
Common Names
- Pinguicula scullyi
- Scully's Pinguicula
- Scully Pinguicula
Description
Pinguicula scullyi (also called 'Scully's Butterwort', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lentibulariaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in wet, rocky habitats. It is a perennial, rosette-forming herb with small, succulent leaves and purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pinguicula scullyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a potted plant indoors, and as a food source for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pinguicula scullyi sub. scullyi
Pinguicula scullyi sub. gresivaudanica (Roccia) Schlauer
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinguicula scullyi has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinguicula scullyi is a tropical plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen, perennial that grows to a height of 1-2 feet and is often found in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Pinguicula scullyi
Pinguicula scullyi is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Pinguicula scullyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinguicula scullyi?
Pinguicula scullyi
What is the common name of Pinguicula scullyi?
Scully's Pinguicula
Where is Pinguicula scullyi found?
Pinguicula scullyi is found in Mexico and Guatemala
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:526512-1: 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].