Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
immaculata
ID:
1254688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zamudio & Lux

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 20: 40 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254026



Common Names

  • Immaculata Pinguicula
  • Immaculate Pinguicula
  • Spotless Pinguicula


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Description

Pinguicula immaculata (also called White Butterwort, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is a small perennial plant with a rosette of leaves, and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pinguicula immaculata 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 immaculata 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 immaculata is a carnivorous plant that can be propagated from seed or by division of the rosette. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Water with distilled water or rainwater to avoid mineral buildup. Fertilize with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Pinguicula immaculata

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

Pinguicula immaculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinguicula immaculata?

Pinguicula immaculata

What is the common name of Pinguicula immaculata?

Immaculata Butterwort

What is the natural habitat of Pinguicula immaculata?

Pinguicula immaculata 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

Sergio Zamudio (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zamudio' in the authors string.
Alexander Lux (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lux' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302071-2: 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].