Status:
valid
Authors:
H.D.Juárez & Muñiz-Castro
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 372: 245 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000006295
Common Names
- Pinguicula zamudioana
- Zamudioana Pinguicula
- Zamudioana Butterwort
Description
Pinguicula zamudioana (also called Zamudio's Butterwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to western North America. It grows in slow-moving waters such as ponds, lakes, and streams. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pinguicula zamudioana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinguicula zamudioana is a purple, five-lobed flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinguicula zamudioana is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done by carefully separating the root mass into smaller sections and replanting them in a suitable environment. Once established, the plant requires regular watering and fertilizing to maintain healthy growth.
Where to Find Pinguicula zamudioana
Pinguicula zamudioana is native to Mexico and can be found in parts of Jalisco and Michoacán.
Pinguicula zamudioana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinguicula zamudioana?
Pinguicula zamudioana
What is the common name of Pinguicula zamudioana?
Zamudio's Pinguicula
Where is Pinguicula zamudioana found?
Pinguicula zamudioana is found in Mexico.
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:77191191-1: 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].