Pinguicula australandina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australandina
ID:
1600793
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gluch
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Carniv. Pl. Newslett. 46: 123 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048787
Common Names
- Australian Butterwort
- Australandina Butterwort
- Australian Butterwort Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinguicula australandina (also called Australandian Butterwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial carnivorous plant that grows up to 4.4 m tall. It has small, pink flowers and is native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows in wet, sunny meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pinguicula australandina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinguicula australandina is a purple-pink color and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinguicula australandina is a carnivorous plant native to Australia. It can be propagated from leaf cuttings, which should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist, but not overly wet, and the cuttings should be placed in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be kept in a humid environment and should be monitored for signs of rot or disease. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.
Where to Find Pinguicula australandina
Pinguicula australandina can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Australia.
Pinguicula australandina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinguicula australandina?
Pinguicula australandina
What is the natural habitat of Pinguicula australandina?
Pinguicula australandina is native to Australia.
What type of soil does Pinguicula australandina prefer?
Pinguicula australandina prefers moist, well-draining soil.
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:77175253-1: 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].