Status:
valid
Authors:
Bell & Case
Source:
tro
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
J. Elisha Mitchell Sci. Soc. 72: 149 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247390
Common Names
- Sarracenia gilpinii
- Gilpin's Pitcher Plant
- Gilpinii Pitcher Plant
Description
Sarracenia gilpinii (also called Cobra Plant, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in wet, acidic soils in bogs, swamps, and savannas. It has a rosette of leaves that are green with red veins and a hood-like structure at the top of each leaf. The hoods are filled with liquid and attract insects which are then trapped and digested by the plant.
Uses & Benefits
Sarracenia gilpinii is a species of pitcher plant native to the southeastern United States. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sarracenia gilpinii is a small, yellow, five-petalled spike. The seed is a small, black, round spore. The seedlings are small, green, and have five leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sarracenia gilpinii is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Sarracenia gilpinii
Sarracenia gilpinii can be found in the United States and Canada.
Sarracenia gilpinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarracenia gilpinii?
Sarracenia gilpinii
What is the common name of Sarracenia gilpinii?
Gilpin's Pitcher Plant
What is the natural habitat of Sarracenia gilpinii?
Bogs, wet meadows, and wet savannas
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
S. Bell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bell' in the authors string.