Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
gigantea
ID:
1254691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luhrs

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 79: 389 (1995 publ. 1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254029



Common Names

  • Gigantea Pinguicula
  • Giant Pinguicula
  • Giant Butterwort


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Description

Pinguicula gigantea (also called Giant Butterwort, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to the mountains of Mexico. It has a rosette of leaves with sticky glands that trap small insects. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in wet meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pinguicula gigantea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinguicula gigantea has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are round and black in color. The seedlings have two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinguicula gigantea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Pinguicula gigantea

Pinguicula gigantea can be found in the mountains of Central Mexico.

Pinguicula gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinguicula gigantea?

Pinguicula gigantea

What is the common name of Pinguicula gigantea?

Giant Butterwort

What is the natural habitat of Pinguicula gigantea?

Pinguicula gigantea is native to Central and South America.

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

Hans Luhrs: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luhrs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:300867-2: 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].