Sarracenia minor
Sarracenia minor · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (32 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Sarracenia minor, is a fascinating carnivorous pitcher plant native to the southeastern United States. Characterized by its small, upright, greenish-red traps, it thrives in nutrient-poor wetlands. By capturing and digesting insects, this specialized botanical marvel effectively supplements its nitrogen intake, showcasing nature's ingenious survival strategies.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sarracenia minorDistribution
This plant, Sarracenia minor, exhibits a fascinating and wide-ranging geographical distribution. In Northern Europe, its presence can be noted in Great Britain. Moving across the Atlantic, the species is well-established throughout the Southeastern United States. Specifically, it thrives in the coastal and inland regions of Florida. Its range further extends through the Southeastern United States to include Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | North Carolina | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | South Carolina | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sarracenia minor has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Foeniculin, Hyperoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Foeniculin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hyperoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Foeniculin
- Dr. Duke
Hyperoside
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Sarracenia minor has 30 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Analgesic, Antiaging, Antibacterial, Anticancer.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihepatotoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |