Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sehuensis
ID:
1328612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bacch., Cannas & Peruzzi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 186: 280 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341066



Common Names

  • Pinguicula sehuensis
  • Sehuensis Pinguicula
  • Pinguicula


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Description

Pinguicula sehuensis (also called Pinguicula sehuensis, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in humid and shady forests and is found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Uses & Benefits

Pinguicula sehuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinguicula sehuensis has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a long spur. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinguicula sehuensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady habitats. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and in partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Propagation is done through division of the root crown.

Where to Find Pinguicula sehuensis

Pinguicula sehuensis is native to Guatemala and can be found in the cloud forests of the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes.

Pinguicula sehuensis FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Pinguicula sehuensis?

Pinguicula sehuensis prefers temperatures between 18-24°C.

What type of soil is best for Pinguicula sehuensis?

Pinguicula sehuensis prefers a well-draining, chunky, and slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Pinguicula sehuensis need?

Pinguicula sehuensis prefers bright, indirect light.

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

Gianluigi Bacchetta (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bacch.' in the authors string.
Lorenzo Peruzzi (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peruzzi' in the authors string.
Marcello Cannas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cannas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143925-1: 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].