Sarracenia leucophylla
Sarracenia leucophylla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (37 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Sarraceenia leucophylla, is a striking carnivorous plant native to North American wetlands. Distinguished by its elegant, white-veined pitchers, it captures insects to supplement nutrient-poor soil. Beyond its ornamental beauty, various cultures explore its unique properties, making it a fascinating subject in both botany and ethnobotany.
- 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 leucophyllaDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the United States. In the Northwestern U.S.A., its presence can be recorded in the state of Washington. Moving toward the Southeast, it is commonly found within the borders of Alabama. The species also inhabits various areas throughout Georgia and Mississippi. Finally, its range extends further into the Southeastern U.S.A. through the state of Florida.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Mississippi | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Virginia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sarracenia leucophylla 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 leucophylla 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |