Sarracenia areolata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
areolata
ID:
494198
Status:
valid
Authors:
Macfarl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Stand. Cycl. Hort. 6: 3081 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493530
Common Names
- Sarracenia areolata
- Areolate Pitcher Plant
- Areolate Sarracenia
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Sarracenia areolata (also called Areolate Sarracenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sarraceniaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in wet habitats. It is a perennial herb, and is characterized by its areolate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Sarracenia areolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarracenia areolata has small, yellow flowers with red anthers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sarracenia areolata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in late spring or early summer by carefully dividing the rhizomes. Plant the divisions in a potting mix and keep the soil moist and the plant in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Sarracenia areolata
Sarracenia areolata is native to the southeastern United States.
Sarracenia areolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarracenia areolata?
Sarracenia areolata
What is the family of Sarracenia areolata?
Sarraceniaceae
What is the common name of Sarracenia areolata?
Mountain Sweet Pitcher Plant
Species in the Sarracenia genus
Sarracenia areolata, Sarracenia swaniana, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenia harperi, Sarracenia flava, Sarracenia excellens, Sarracenia moorei, Sarracenia ahlesii, Sarracenia exornata, Sarracenia rehderi, Sarracenia charlesmoorei, Sarracenia naczii, Sarracenia alata, Sarracenia catesbaei, Sarracenia leucophylla, Sarracenia mandaiana, Sarracenia minor, Sarracenia oreophila, Sarracenia psittacina, Sarracenia rubra, Sarracenia jonesii, Sarracenia alabamensis, Sarracenia gilpinii, Sarracenia mitchelliana, Sarracenia formosa, Sarracenia mooreana, Sarracenia wrigleyana, Sarracenia slackii, Sarracenia soperi,
Species in the Sarraceniaceae family
Darlingtonia californica, Heliamphora chimantensis, Heliamphora exappendiculata, Heliamphora folliculata, Heliamphora glabra, Heliamphora heterodoxa, Heliamphora hispida, Heliamphora ionasi, Heliamphora minor, Heliamphora nutans, Heliamphora pulchella, Heliamphora tatei, Heliamphora ceracea, Heliamphora arenicola, Heliamphora collina, Heliamphora parva, Heliamphora purpurascens, Heliamphora elongata, Heliamphora sarracenioides, Sarracenia areolata, Sarracenia swaniana, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenia harperi, Sarracenia flava, Sarracenia excellens, Sarracenia moorei, Sarracenia ahlesii, Sarracenia exornata, Sarracenia rehderi, Sarracenia charlesmoorei, Sarracenia naczii, Sarracenia alata, Sarracenia catesbaei, Sarracenia leucophylla, Sarracenia mandaiana, Sarracenia minor, Sarracenia oreophila, Sarracenia psittacina, Sarracenia rubra, Sarracenia jonesii, Sarracenia alabamensis, Sarracenia gilpinii, Sarracenia mitchelliana, Sarracenia formosa, Sarracenia mooreana, Sarracenia wrigleyana, Sarracenia slackii, Sarracenia soperi,
References
John Muirhead Macfarlane (1855-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Macfarl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:790118-1: Based on the initial data import