Heliamphora folliculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
folliculata
ID:
717911
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wistuba, Harbarth & Carow
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Carniv. Pl. Newslett. 30: 120 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717244
Common Names
- Heliamphora folliculata
- Folliculata Heliamphora
- Folliculata Sun Pitcher
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heliamphora folliculata (also called Folliculate Heliamphora, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the Venezuelan tepuis. It has a tall stem and a rosette of leaves, and produces small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in wet, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heliamphora folliculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heliamphora folliculata has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heliamphora folliculata is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Heliamphora folliculata
Heliamphora folliculata can be found in the Chimanta Massif in Venezuela.
Heliamphora folliculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliamphora folliculata?
Heliamphora folliculata
What is the common name of Heliamphora folliculata?
Heliamphora folliculata
What is the family of Heliamphora folliculata?
Sarraceniaceae
Species in the Heliamphora genus
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,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2842188: Based on the initial data import
Andreas Wistuba (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wistuba' in the authors string.
Thomas Carow (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carow' in the authors string.
Peter Harbarth (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harbarth' in the authors string.