Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
spathulata
ID:
469769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St. Pétersbourg Hist. Acad. 5: 515 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469101

Common Names

  • Spathulate Butterwort
  • Spathulata Pinguicula
  • Pinguicula Spathulata

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Description

Pinguicula spathulata (also called spatulate butterwort, among many other common names) is a species of carnivorous plant in the family Lentibulariaceae. It is native to Europe, and is found in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. It grows in moist forests, as well as in wet meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pinguicula spathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for native animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinguicula spathulata is a bright yellow-orange, with a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinguicula spathulata is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the plant in the spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. The seedlings should emerge in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Pinguicula spathulata

Pinguicula spathulata can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Pinguicula spathulata FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Pinguicula spathulata?

Pinguicula spathulata prefers temperatures between 18-25°C (65-77°F)

What is the optimal humidity for Pinguicula spathulata?

Pinguicula spathulata prefers a humidity of 50-70%.

What is the optimal light for Pinguicula spathulata?

Pinguicula spathulata 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

Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526516-1: 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].