Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
christinae
ID:
1325091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peruzzi & Gestri

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Pl. Biosystems 147: 699 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337545



Common Names

  • Christinae Pinguicula
  • Pinguicula Christinae
  • Christinae Pinguicula


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Description

Pinguicula christinae (also called Christina's butterwort, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant with white flowers. It is native to Central America and prefers grassy, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pinguicula christinae is a species of plant used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinguicula christinae is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinguicula christinae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Pinguicula christinae

Pinguicula christinae is native to Italy and can be found in the Christinae region.

Pinguicula christinae FAQ

What is the common name of Pinguicula christinae?

Christina's Butterwort

What type of plant is Pinguicula christinae?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Pinguicula christinae?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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

Lorenzo Peruzzi (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peruzzi' in the authors string.
Giovanni Gestri (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gestri' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77134123-1: 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].