Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
vallisneriifolia
ID:
469771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Webb

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Otia Hispan. , new ed.: 48 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000469103

Common Names

  • Vallisneriifolia Butterwort
  • Vallisneriifolia Pinguicula
  • Pinguicula Vallisneriifolia

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Description

Pinguicula vallisneriifolia (also called Vallisneria Butterwort, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to Mexico and Central America. 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 vallisneriifolia 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 vallisneriifolia is a yellow or pinkish color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinguicula vallisneriifolia 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 vallisneriifolia

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

Pinguicula vallisneriifolia FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Pinguicula vallisneriifolia?

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

What is the optimal humidity for Pinguicula vallisneriifolia?

Pinguicula vallisneriifolia prefers a humidity of 50-70%.

What is the optimal light for Pinguicula vallisneriifolia?

Pinguicula vallisneriifolia 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

Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526519-1: 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].