Sarracenia slackii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
slackii
ID:
1330557
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheek
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Pl. Carnivora 37: 35 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343011
Common Names
- Sarracenia slackii
- Slackii Sarracenia
- Slackii Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sarracenia slackii (also called Slack's Sarracenia, among many other common names) is a species of carnivorous plant native to North America. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a single leaf at the top. The flowers are small and white with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid forests, usually on tree branches.
Uses & Benefits
Sarracenia slackii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sarracenia slackii is a yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sarracenia slackii is a perennial herb native to North America. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clump.
Where to Find Sarracenia slackii
Sarracenia slackii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Sarracenia slackii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarracenia slackii?
Sarracenia slackii
What is the common name of Sarracenia slackii?
Slack's Sarracenia
What is the natural habitat of Sarracenia slackii?
Tropical and subtropical forests of North America
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
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148289-1: Based on the initial data import