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
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.
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 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,