Pinguicula casperiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
casperiana
ID:
1542824
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.B.Crespo, Mart.-Azorín, M.Á.Alonso & L.Sáez
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 456: 278 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024087
Common Names
- Pinguicula casperiana
- Casper's Pinguicula
- Casper Pinguicula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinguicula casperiana (also called Casper's Butterwort, among many other common names) is a species of carnivorous plant in the Lentibulariaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It typically grows in wet meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pinguicula casperiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to attract wildlife to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinguicula casperiana has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinguicula casperiana is a tropical plant that grows best in warm, humid climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken from the stems or leaves and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Pinguicula casperiana
Pinguicula casperiana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Morelos, and Oaxaca.
Pinguicula casperiana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Pinguicula casperiana?
Pinguicula casperiana is native to the highlands of Mexico.
What type of soil is best for Pinguicula casperiana?
Pinguicula casperiana prefers a well-draining, sandy soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0.
How much light does Pinguicula casperiana need?
Pinguicula casperiana prefers bright, indirect light.
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:77211327-1: 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].