Pinguicula esseriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esseriana
ID:
1254674
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Kirchn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 11: 317 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254012
Common Names
- Esseriana Pinguicula
- Esser's Pinguicula
- Esser Pinguicula
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Pinguicula esseriana (also called Esser's Butterwort, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to Mexico. It is a small perennial plant with a rosette of leaves, and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pinguicula esseriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, pain, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinguicula esseriana has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are round and black in color. The seedlings have two seed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinguicula esseriana is a perennial species of butterwort native to Mexico. It can be propagated by division of the plant or by seed. Cultivation requires a well-draining soil mix and plenty of moisture. It prefers a bright, sunny location.
Where to Find Pinguicula esseriana
Pinguicula esseriana is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica.
Pinguicula esseriana FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Pinguicula esseriana?
Pinguicula esseriana prefers temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F)
What is the ideal humidity for Pinguicula esseriana?
Pinguicula esseriana prefers a humidity of 40-60%.
What is the ideal light intensity for Pinguicula esseriana?
Pinguicula esseriana 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
B. Kirchner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Kirchn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:196870-2: 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].