Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1254679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zamudio

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 3: 25 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254017



Common Names

  • Gracilis Pinguicula
  • Slender Pinguicula
  • Slender Butterwort


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Description

Pinguicula gracilis (also called Graceful 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 gracilis 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 gracilis 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 gracilis is a carnivorous plant that can be propagated by division of the rosette. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Pinguicula gracilis

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

Pinguicula gracilis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Pinguicula gracilis?

Pinguicula gracilis prefers temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F)

What is the ideal humidity for Pinguicula gracilis?

Pinguicula gracilis prefers a humidity of 40-60%.

What is the ideal light intensity for Pinguicula gracilis?

Pinguicula gracilis 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

Sergio Zamudio (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zamudio' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:282855-2: 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].