Sarracenia formosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosa
ID:
1248059
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hort.Veitch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 16: 281 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247397
Common Names
- Sarracenia formosa
- Formosa Pitcher Plant
- Formosa Sarracenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sarracenia formosa (also called Formosa Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United States. It is typically found in wet, acidic soils and bogs, and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It has large, pitcher-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sarracenia formosa is a species of pitcher plant native to the southeastern United States. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sarracenia formosa is a small, yellow, five-petalled spike. The seed is a small, black, round spore. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sarracenia formosa is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Sarracenia formosa
Sarracenia formosa can be found in the United States and Canada.
Sarracenia formosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarracenia formosa?
Sarracenia formosa
What is the common name of Sarracenia formosa?
Formosa Pitcher Plant
What is the natural habitat of Sarracenia formosa?
Bogs, wet meadows, and wet savannas
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,