Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 368 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717261
Common Names
- Heliamphora tatei
- Tatei Heliamphora
- Tatei Sun Pitcher
Synonyms
- Heliamphora macdonaldae Gleason [unknown]
- Heliamphora tatei macdonaldae (Gleason) Maguire [unknown]
- Heliamphora tatei macdonaldae (Gleason) Steyerm. [unknown]
- Heliamphora tyleri Gleason [unknown]
- Heliamphora tatei tatei [unknown]
Description
Heliamphora tatei (also called Marsh Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the highlands of Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil. It has a rosette of leaves that are divided into two parts. The upper part is a pitcher-shaped structure that is filled with water and is used to trap insects. The lower part is a flat, spoon-shaped leaf that is used to collect rainwater. It grows in wet, marshy areas and prefers partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Heliamphora tatei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Heliamphora tatei var. neblinae (Maguire) Steyerm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heliamphora tatei 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heliamphora tatei 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 tatei
Heliamphora tatei can be found in the Chimanta Massif in Venezuela.
Heliamphora tatei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliamphora tatei?
Heliamphora tatei
What is the common name of Heliamphora tatei?
Heliamphora tatei
What is the family of Heliamphora tatei?
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,