Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
imitatrix
ID:
1251482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Casper

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 67: 12 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250820



Common Names

  • Pinguicula
  • Butterwort
  • Pancake-Plant


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Description

Pinguicula imitatrix (also called Imitating Butterwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is characterized by its white flowers with yellow veins and lanceolate leaves. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pinguicula imitatrix is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinguicula imitatrix has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Pinguicula imitatrix

Pinguicula imitatrix can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Pinguicula imitatrix FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pinguicula imitatrix?

Pinguicula imitatrix is found in wet meadows and bogs in Mexico.

What type of soil does Pinguicula imitatrix prefer?

Pinguicula imitatrix prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How often should Pinguicula imitatrix be watered?

Pinguicula imitatrix should be watered twice a week.

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

Siegfried Jost Casper (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Casper' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:196873-2: 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].