Pinguicula chuquisacensis

Pinguicula chuquisacensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Lentibulariaceae
Genus:	Pinguicula
Species:	P. chuquisacensis
Binomial name
Pinguicula chuquisacensis S.Beck, A.Fleischm. & Borsch (2008)

Pinguicula chuquisacensis is an insectivorous plant of the genus Pinguicula endemic to Bolivia, where it grows at an elevation of 2400m above sea level. P. chuquisacensis is restricted to the valley of Nuevo Mundo, on one cliff face northeast of Villa Serrano. The species only exists on acidic sandstone formations frequently veiled in fog, growing perennially in open areas. Plant is somewhat erect, with leaves flat upon the growing surface. Hibernacula are absent. The plant possesses 4-6 loblong to ovate-oblong leave, forming a rosette. Flowers small, at 13-15 mm long, including the spur (which is 2-3 mm in length). Plants flower in July, and fruit in November among remaining flowers. The authors have recommended that the species be classified as CR (Critically Endangered) according to criteria B2a+b due to a small area of occupancy and potential and ongoing threats to areas near to and in the immediate area of the cliff side. Genetically, P. chuquisacensis is closest to P. involuta and P. calyptrata (respectively).

External links

• Willdenowia 38 - Electronic supplement