Pinguicula robertiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robertiana
ID:
1318539
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zamudio & Hern.Rend.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2018-14: 2 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330993
Common Names
- Pinguicula robertiana
- Robertiana Pinguicula
- Pinguicula
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pinguicula robertiana (also called Robert's Pinguicula, among many other common names) is a herb native to the tropical regions of Mexico. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pinguicula robertiana 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 robertiana is a white-green color and is about 1 cm in size. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinguicula robertiana 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 robertiana
Pinguicula robertiana is native to Mexico. It is found in moist, shady forests and can be purchased from nurseries specializing in temperate plants.
Pinguicula robertiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinguicula robertiana?
Pinguicula robertiana
What is the common name of Pinguicula robertiana?
Robert's Butterwort
Where is Pinguicula robertiana found?
Pinguicula robertiana 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.
Julián Hernández Rendón: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hern.Rend.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60476544-2: 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].