Sarracenia rubra
Sarracenia rubra · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (37 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sarracenia rubra, scientifically known as Sarracenia rubra, is a captivating carnivorous pitcher plant native to the wetlands of the southeastern United States. Renowned for its striking deep-red foliage and specialized trapping leaves, this species plays a vital ecological role by capturing and digesting insects to supplement nutrient-poor soils.
- 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 rubraDistribution
This plant, known as Sarracenia rubra, is primarily found throughout the Southeastern United States. Its natural habitat extends across several specific states within this lush region. Specifically, you can locate this species in the coastal plains of Alabama and Florida. It also maintains a presence within the borders of Georgia and North Carolina. Finally, its geographical range includes the landscape of South Carolina.
| 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. | North Carolina | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | South Carolina | WCVP |
Chemicals
Sarracenia rubra 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 rubra 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |