Sarracenia alata
Sarracenia alata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (37 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sarracenia alata, scientifically known as Sarracenia alata, is a captivating carnivorous pitcher plant native to the southeastern United States. Renowned for its striking, trumpet-shaped leaves, it thrives in nutrient-poor wetlands by capturing and digesting insects, making it a fascinating specimen for both botanical enthusiasts and specialized collectors.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sarracenia alataDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the southern regions of the United States. In the South-Central U.S.A., it can be found growing in the state of Texas. Its range extends significantly into the Southeastern U.S.A. as well. Within this southeastern region, the species is documented in Alabama and Louisiana. Furthermore, the plant is also distributed throughout the state of Mississippi.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Louisiana | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Mississippi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sarracenia alata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Astragalin, Foeniculin, Hyperoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Astragalin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Foeniculin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hyperoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Astragalin
- Dr. Duke
Foeniculin
- Dr. Duke
Hyperoside
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Sarracenia alata has 34 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Analgesic, Antiaging, Antibacterial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaging | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticapillary-Fragility | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidermatitic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antielastase | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiflu | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |