Pinguicula calderoniae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calderoniae
ID:
1287313
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zamudio
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México 68: 85 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286651
Common Names
- Calderon's Pinguicula
- Pinguicula calderoniae
- Calderon's Pinguicula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinguicula calderoniae (also called Calderon's Butterwort, among many other common names) is a carnivorous perennial native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and sticky, spoon-shaped leaves. It grows best in full sun and moist, acidic soil.
Uses & Benefits
Pinguicula calderoniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinguicula calderoniae has small, pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinguicula calderoniae is an evergreen perennial that is native to Texas and Oklahoma. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Pinguicula calderoniae
Pinguicula calderoniae is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, open areas.
Pinguicula calderoniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinguicula calderoniae?
Pinguicula calderoniae
What type of plant is Pinguicula calderoniae?
It is a carnivorous plant
Where is Pinguicula calderoniae native to?
It is native to Mexico
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
Sergio Zamudio (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zamudio' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77065797-1: 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].