Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
greenwoodii
ID:
1250942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 49: 812 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250280



Common Names

  • Greenwoodii
  • Butterwort
  • Pinguicula


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Description

Pinguicula greenwoodii (also called Greenwood's Butterwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rosette habit and produces small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pinguicula greenwoodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinguicula greenwoodii has yellow and orange flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinguicula greenwoodii is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pinguicula greenwoodii

Pinguicula greenwoodii is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pinguicula greenwoodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinguicula greenwoodii?

Pinguicula greenwoodii

What is the common name of Pinguicula greenwoodii?

Greenwood's Butterwort

What is the natural habitat of Pinguicula greenwoodii?

It is native to Mexico, where it grows in moist forests and thickets.

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

Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304103-2: 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].