Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Sarracenia L. [373]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Pitcher plant

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Sarraceniaceae

family_ja: サラセニア

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of 8 species of evergreen or deciduous, carnivorous perennials found in acid and nutrient-deficient bogs from the Canadian Arctic to Florida, USA. Short, stout rhizomes bear sparse, wiry roots and rosettes of phyllodes, some or all of which are modified into nectar-secreting, insect-catching pitchers. The mostly vertical, sometimes horizontal, attractively marked pitchers, 5-90cm (2-36in) long, have lateral wings and hooded lids. Mainly in spring, solitary, nodding or pendent, more or less cup-shaped flowers, with 4 or 5 sepals and 5 petals, are borne above the pitchers. Where temperatures fall below -5°C (23°F), grow in a cold or cool greenhouse or on a sunny window-sill. In warmer areas, grow on a damp, shaded peat terrace.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed of species at 16-21°C (61-70°F) in spring, after cold stratification for 2 weeks; place the pot in a tray of lime-free water. Prick out seedlings when 3 tiny pitchers appear. Divide in spring.

pests_en: Prone to scale insects, mealybugs, aphids, and tortrix moth caterpillars.

description_ja:

comment: E. N.America

comment_ja: ヘイシソウ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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