Sarracenia swaniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
swaniana
ID:
494209
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Nicholson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Garden (London, 1871-1927) 24: 447 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493541
Common Names
- Sarracenia swaniana
- Swan Pitcher Plant
- Toothed-leaved Pitcher Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sarracenia swaniana (also called Swan's Sarracenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sarraceniaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in wet habitats. It is a perennial herb, and is characterized by its yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sarracenia swaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarracenia swaniana has white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sarracenia swaniana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in late spring or early summer by carefully dividing the rhizomes. Plant the divisions in a potting mix and keep the soil moist and the plant in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Sarracenia swaniana
Sarracenia swaniana is native to the southeastern United States.
Sarracenia swaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarracenia swaniana?
Sarracenia swaniana
What is the family of Sarracenia swaniana?
Sarraceniaceae
What is the common name of Sarracenia swaniana?
Swan's Pitcher Plant
Species in the Sarracenia genus
Sarracenia areolata, Sarracenia swaniana, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenia harperi, Sarracenia flava, Sarracenia excellens, Sarracenia moorei, Sarracenia ahlesii, Sarracenia exornata, Sarracenia rehderi, Sarracenia charlesmoorei, Sarracenia naczii, Sarracenia alata, Sarracenia catesbaei, Sarracenia leucophylla, Sarracenia mandaiana, Sarracenia minor, Sarracenia oreophila, Sarracenia psittacina, Sarracenia rubra, Sarracenia jonesii, Sarracenia alabamensis, Sarracenia gilpinii, Sarracenia mitchelliana, Sarracenia formosa, Sarracenia mooreana, Sarracenia wrigleyana, Sarracenia slackii, Sarracenia soperi,
Species in the Sarraceniaceae family
Darlingtonia californica, Heliamphora chimantensis, Heliamphora exappendiculata, Heliamphora folliculata, Heliamphora glabra, Heliamphora heterodoxa, Heliamphora hispida, Heliamphora ionasi, Heliamphora minor, Heliamphora nutans, Heliamphora pulchella, Heliamphora tatei, Heliamphora ceracea, Heliamphora arenicola, Heliamphora collina, Heliamphora parva, Heliamphora purpurascens, Heliamphora elongata, Heliamphora sarracenioides, Sarracenia areolata, Sarracenia swaniana, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenia harperi, Sarracenia flava, Sarracenia excellens, Sarracenia moorei, Sarracenia ahlesii, Sarracenia exornata, Sarracenia rehderi, Sarracenia charlesmoorei, Sarracenia naczii, Sarracenia alata, Sarracenia catesbaei, Sarracenia leucophylla, Sarracenia mandaiana, Sarracenia minor, Sarracenia oreophila, Sarracenia psittacina, Sarracenia rubra, Sarracenia jonesii, Sarracenia alabamensis, Sarracenia gilpinii, Sarracenia mitchelliana, Sarracenia formosa, Sarracenia mooreana, Sarracenia wrigleyana, Sarracenia slackii, Sarracenia soperi,
References
George Nicholson (1847-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Nicholson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321411-2: Based on the initial data import