Pinguicula takakii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
takakii
ID:
1254676
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Z.Ruiz & Rzed.
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 60: 260 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254014
Common Names
- Takakii Pinguicula
- Takaki's Pinguicula
- Takaki Pinguicula
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Pinguicula takakii (also called Takaki's Butterwort, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to Mexico. It is a small perennial plant with a rosette of leaves, and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pinguicula takakii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, pain, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinguicula takakii has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are round and black in color. The seedlings have two seed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pinguicula takakii is a carnivorous plant that can be propagated by division of the rosette. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Pinguicula takakii
Pinguicula takakii can be found in the mountains of Central Honshu, Japan.
Pinguicula takakii FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Pinguicula takakii?
Pinguicula takakii prefers temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F)
What is the ideal humidity for Pinguicula takakii?
Pinguicula takakii prefers a humidity of 40-60%.
What is the ideal light intensity for Pinguicula takakii?
Pinguicula takakii 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
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:930337-1: 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].