Status:
valid
Authors:
Hort.Veitch
Source:
tro
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Garden (London, 1871-1927) 28: 219 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247399
Common Names
- Sarracenia wrigleyana
- Wrigley's Pitcher Plant
- Wrigleyana Pitcher Plant
Description
Sarracenia wrigleyana (also called Wrigley's 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 wrigleyana 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 wrigleyana is a small, yellow, five-petalled spike. The seed is a small, black, round spore. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sarracenia wrigleyana 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 wrigleyana
Sarracenia wrigleyana can be found in the southeastern United States.
Sarracenia wrigleyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarracenia wrigleyana?
Sarracenia wrigleyana
What is the common name of Sarracenia wrigleyana?
Wrigley's Pitcher Plant
What is the natural habitat of Sarracenia wrigleyana?
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,