Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
alabamensis
ID:
1136027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Case & R.B.Case

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Sida 21: 2169 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135365

Common Names

  • Sarracenia alabamensis
  • Alabamensis Sarracenia
  • Alabama Sarracenia

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Description

Sarracenia alabamensis (also called Alabama Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sarraceniaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sarracenia alabamensis is used for its medicinal properties. The leaves are used to treat fever, and the fruits are used as a diuretic and to treat skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sarracenia alabamensis sub. wherryi (D.E.Schnell) Case & R.B.Case

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sarracenia alabamensis is yellow-green and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, round, black drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Where to Find Sarracenia alabamensis

Sarracenia alabamensis is native to the southeastern United States, primarily in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. It can be found in wet, boggy areas.

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 tro-28900043: Based on the initial data import
Frederick W. Case (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Case' in the authors string.
Roberta Burckhardt Case (1930-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.B.Case' in the authors string.