Sarracenia psittacina
Sarracenia psittacina · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (37 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sarracenia psittacina, scientifically known as Sarracenia psittacina, is a remarkable carnivorous pitcher plant native to North American wetlands. Often called the Parrot Pitcher due to its unique shape, it utilizes specialized foliage to trap insects, playing a vital role in nutrient cycling within its specialized ecological niche.
- 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 psittacinaDistribution
This plant is a specialized species found exclusively within the Southeastern United States. Its natural range is strictly limited to a specific cluster of Southern states. Specifically, it can be located within the borders of Alabama and Florida. The species also inhabits portions of Georgia and Mississippi. Finally, its distribution extends into the coastal regions of Louisiana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Louisiana | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Mississippi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sarracenia psittacina 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 psittacina 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |