Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
vallis-regiae
ID:
508462

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Conti & Peruzzi

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 43: 329 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507794

Common Names

  • Pinguicula vallis-regiae
  • Vallis-Regiae Pinguicula
  • Pinguicula

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Description

Pinguicula vallis-regiae (also called king’s valley butterwort, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant species in the Lentibulariaceae family. It is native to Mexico and is typically found in wet, rocky areas. It has a low-growing, spreading habit with purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pinguicula vallis-regiae is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinguicula vallis-regiae has white flowers with a five-lobed corolla. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. Its seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinguicula vallis-regiae can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pinguicula vallis-regiae

Pinguicula vallis-regiae is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Pinguicula vallis-regiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinguicula vallis-regiae?

Pinguicula vallis-regiae

What is the common name of Pinguicula vallis-regiae?

Valley Butterwort

What type of plant is Pinguicula vallis-regiae?

Herb

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

Fabio Conti (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Conti' in the authors string.
Lorenzo Peruzzi (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peruzzi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77075721-1: 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].