Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
utriculosum
ID:
478957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ule

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 16: 347 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478289



Common Names

  • Nidularium Utriculosum
  • Utriculosum Nidularium
  • Nidularium


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Description

Nidularium utriculosum (also called Bladder Bird's Nest Plant, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has succulent stems and leaves, with the leaves being ovate to oblong-elliptic in shape and up to 2 cm long. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforest floors.

Uses & Benefits

Nidularium utriculosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and indoors. It can also be used as a ground cover, as it grows quickly and is easy to maintain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nidularium utriculosum has small white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, thin stem and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nidularium utriculosum is a small, slow-growing, evergreen perennial. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix and prefers bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Nidularium utriculosum

Nidularium utriculosum is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforests. It is available from nurseries and online retailers.

Nidularium utriculosum FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Nidularium utriculosum?

The optimal temperature for Nidularium utriculosum is between 15-24°C (59-75°F).

What is the optimal light for Nidularium utriculosum?

Nidularium utriculosum prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the optimal soil for Nidularium utriculosum?

Nidularium utriculosum prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

Species in the Nidularium genus

Nidularium albiflorum, Nidularium altimontanum, Nidularium alvimii, Nidularium amazonicum, Nidularium amorimii, Nidularium angustibracteatum, Nidularium angustifolium, Nidularium antoineanum, Nidularium apiculatum, Nidularium atalaiaense, Nidularium azureum, Nidularium bicolor, Nidularium bocainensis, Nidularium campo-alegrensis, Nidularium campos-portoi, Nidularium cariacicaense, Nidularium catarinense, Nidularium corallinum, Nidularium espiritosantense, Nidularium ferdinando-coburgii, Nidularium ferrugineum, Nidularium fradense, Nidularium fulgens, Nidularium innocentii, Nidularium itatiaiae, Nidularium jonesianum, Nidularium kautskyanum, Nidularium krisgreeniae, Nidularium linehamii, Nidularium longiflorum, Nidularium mangaratibense, Nidularium marigoi, Nidularium minutum, Nidularium organense, Nidularium picinguabensis, Nidularium procerum, Nidularium purpureum, Nidularium rosulatum, Nidularium rubens, Nidularium rutilans, Nidularium scheremetiewii, Nidularium serratum, Nidularium utriculosum, Nidularium viridipetalum, Nidularium rolfianum, Nidularium alegrense, Nidularium bocainense, Nidularium ferdinandocoburgi,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Ernst Heinrich Georg Ule (1854-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ule' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:169975-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].