Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nahuelbutensis
ID:
1600794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gluch

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Carniv. Pl. Newslett. 46: 127 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048788



Common Names

  • Nahuelbuta Butterwort
  • Nahuelbutensis Butterwort
  • Nahuelbuta Butterwort Plant


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Description

Pinguicula nahuelbutensis (also called Nahuelbuta Butterwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial carnivorous plant that grows up to 4.2 m tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows in wet, sunny meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pinguicula nahuelbutensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinguicula nahuelbutensis is a purple-pink color and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinguicula nahuelbutensis is a carnivorous plant that is native to Argentina. It can be propagated by leaf cuttings, which should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist, but not overly wet, and the cuttings should be placed in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be kept in a humid environment and should be monitored for signs of rot or disease. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Pinguicula nahuelbutensis

Pinguicula nahuelbutensis is native to Argentina and can be found in the Nahuelbuta National Park in the Araucanía Region.

Pinguicula nahuelbutensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinguicula nahuelbutensis?

Pinguicula nahuelbutensis

What is the natural habitat of Pinguicula nahuelbutensis?

Pinguicula nahuelbutensis is native to Argentina and Chile.

What type of soil does Pinguicula nahuelbutensis prefer?

Pinguicula nahuelbutensis prefers moist, well-draining soil.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77175254-1: 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].