Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
purpurea
ID:
494212

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 510 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493544

Common Names

  • Sarracenia purpurea
  • Purple Pitcher Plant
  • Northern Pitcher Plant

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Synonyms

  • Sarracenia gibbosa Raf. [unknown]
  • Sarracenia purpurea gibbosa (Raf.) Wherry [unknown]
  • Sarracenia purpurea purpurea [unknown]
  • Sarracenia purpurea purpurea [unknown]
  • Sarazina gibbosa Raf. [unknown]
  • Sarracenia purpurea montana D.E.Schnell & Determann [deprecated]

Description

Sarracenia purpurea (also called Purple 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 purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sarracenia purpurea 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sarracenia purpurea sub. venosa (Raf.) Wherry

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarracenia purpurea has purple flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarracenia purpurea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in late spring or early summer by carefully dividing the rhizomes. Plant the divisions in a potting mix and keep the soil moist and the plant in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Sarracenia purpurea

Sarracenia purpurea is native to the eastern United States and Canada.

Sarracenia purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarracenia purpurea?

Sarracenia purpurea

What is the family of Sarracenia purpurea?

Sarraceniaceae

What is the common name of Sarracenia purpurea?

Purple Pitcher Plant

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