Sarracenia harperi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
harperi
ID:
494232
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bell
Source:
ksu
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
J. Elisha Mitchell Sci. Soc. 68: 71 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493564
Common Names
- Harper's Pitcher Plant
- Harper's Sarracenia
- Harper's Trumpet Pitcher
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sarracenia harperi (also called Harper's Sarracenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sarraceniaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in wet habitats. It is a perennial herb, and is characterized by its yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sarracenia harperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sarracenia harperi has white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sarracenia harperi is a slow-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub or small tree. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Sarracenia harperi
Sarracenia harperi is native to the southeastern United States.
Sarracenia harperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarracenia harperi?
Sarracenia harperi
What is the family of Sarracenia harperi?
Sarraceniaceae
What is the common name of Sarracenia harperi?
Harper's Pitcher Plant
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:790142-1: Based on the initial data import