Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
michoacana
ID:
1318542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zamudio & H.D.Juárez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2018-14: 16 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330996



Common Names

  • Pinguicula michoacana
  • Michoacana Pinguicula
  • Pinguicula


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Description

Pinguicula michoacana (also called Michoacan Pinguicula, among many other common names) is a herb native to the tropical regions of Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pinguicula michoacana is a carnivorous plant native to Mexico. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinguicula michoacana is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, three-sided seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinguicula michoacana can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. Cultivation requires moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in humus-rich, well-drained soils in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Pinguicula michoacana

Pinguicula michoacana is native to Mexico. It is found in moist, shady forests and can be purchased from nurseries specializing in temperate plants.

Pinguicula michoacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinguicula michoacana?

Pinguicula michoacana

What is the common name of Pinguicula michoacana?

Michoacan Butterwort

Where is Pinguicula michoacana found?

Pinguicula michoacana is found in Mexico

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.
Héctor David Juárez Gutiérrez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.D.Juárez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60476547-2: 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].