Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Nicholson
Source:
tro
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Garden (London, 1871-1927) 28: 219 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247392
Common Names
- Sarracenia mitchelliana
- Mitchell's Pitcher Plant
- Mitchelliana Pitcher Plant
Description
Sarracenia mitchelliana (also called Mitchell's Pitcher Plant, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United States. It is typically found in wet, acidic soils and bogs, and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It has large, pitcher-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sarracenia mitchelliana 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 mitchelliana 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 mitchelliana 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 mitchelliana
Sarracenia mitchelliana can be found in the United States and Canada.
Sarracenia mitchelliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarracenia mitchelliana?
Sarracenia mitchelliana
What is the common name of Sarracenia mitchelliana?
Mitchell's Pitcher Plant
What is the natural habitat of Sarracenia mitchelliana?
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,