Status:
valid
Authors:
Mellich.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Carniv. Pl. Newslett. 37: 115 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744625
Common Names
- Charlesmoorei Sarracenia
- Sarracenia Charlesmoorei
- Sarracenia of Charlesmoor
Description
Sarracenia charlesmoorei (also called Charles Moore's Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a tall, tubular stem with a hooded top and produces small, white flowers. It is found in wet, acidic soils in bogs and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Sarracenia charlesmoorei is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as a diuretic, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food flavoring and garnish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sarracenia charlesmoorei is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sarracenia charlesmoorei is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. It is hardy in USDA zones 7-9.
Where to Find Sarracenia charlesmoorei
Sarracenia charlesmoorei can be found in the southeastern United States.
Sarracenia charlesmoorei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarracenia charlesmoorei?
Sarracenia charlesmoorei
What is the family of Sarracenia charlesmoorei?
Sarraceniaceae
Where is Sarracenia charlesmoorei found?
It is found in the southeastern United States
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,