Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
chilensis
ID:
1073404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clos

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 4: 365 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072742



Common Names

  • Chilean Butterwort
  • Pinguicula chilensis
  • Chilean Pinguicula


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Description

Pinguicula chilensis (also called Chilean Butterwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, carnivorous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves with a single, short stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in wet, sandy soils, bogs, and shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Pinguicula chilensis is an ornamental plant with a unique appearance. It can be used to add texture and color to gardens and aquariums. It is also known to help reduce algae growth in aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pinguicula chilensis are small, purple and have a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinguicula chilensis can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun if the soil is kept moist. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pinguicula chilensis

Pinguicula chilensis can be found in the temperate regions of Chile.

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

Dominique Clos (1821-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clos' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526431-1: 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].