Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
adpressa
ID:
416383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salzm. ex A.St.-Hil. & Girard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Hebd. Séances Acad. Sci. 7: 870 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415715



Common Names

  • Adpressed Bladderwort
  • Adpressed Utricularia
  • Utricularia adpressa


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Description

Utricularia adpressa (also called Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small, annual aquatic or terrestrial carnivorous plant. It is native to tropical regions in South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It typically grows in shallow, still water, such as ponds, ditches, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia adpressa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Utricularia adpressa is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and light green with short, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia adpressa is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil, and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil.

Where to Find Utricularia adpressa

Utricularia adpressa can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Utricularia adpressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia adpressa?

Utricularia adpressa

What is the common name of Utricularia adpressa?

Adpressed Bladderwort

What is the natural habitat of Utricularia adpressa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Utricularia genus

Utricularia foliosa, Utricularia fimbriata, Utricularia firmula, Utricularia furcellata, Utricularia garrettii, Utricularia gibba, Utricularia chiribiquetensis, Utricularia erectiflora, Utricularia juncea, Utricularia malabarica, Utricularia macrorhiza, Utricularia lloydii, Utricularia longiciliata, Utricularia livida, Utricularia heterochroma, Utricularia hispida, Utricularia guyanensis, Utricularia janarthanamii, Utricularia jamesoniana, Utricularia jackii, Utricularia intermedia, Utricularia inflexa, Utricularia humboldtii, Utricularia hydrocarpa, Utricularia huntii, Utricularia bisquamata, Utricularia benjaminiana, Utricularia campbelliana, Utricularia calycifida, Utricularia bracteata, Utricularia breviscapa, Utricularia buntingiana, Utricularia bremii, Utricularia adpressa, Utricularia alpina, Utricularia beaugleholei, Utricularia australis, Utricularia aureomaculata, Utricularia amethystina, Utricularia aurea, Utricularia arenaria, Utricularia andongensis, Utricularia appendiculata, Utricularia cucullata, Utricularia cornuta, Utricularia cymbantha, Utricularia naviculata, Utricularia nana, Utricularia naikii, Utricularia myriocista,

Species in the Lentibulariaceae family

Genlisea africana, Genlisea angolensis, Genlisea aurea, Genlisea barthlottii, Genlisea filiformis, Genlisea glabra, Genlisea glandulosissima, Genlisea guianensis, Genlisea hispidula, Genlisea lobata, Genlisea margaretae, Genlisea nigrocaulis, Genlisea oxycentron, Genlisea pallida, Genlisea pulchella, Genlisea pygmaea, Genlisea repens, Genlisea roraimensis, Genlisea sanariapoana, Genlisea stapfii, Genlisea subglabra, Genlisea uncinata, Genlisea violacea, Genlisea multiflora, Genlisea nebulicola, Genlisea oligophylla, Genlisea tuberosa, Genlisea exhibitionista, Genlisea flexuosa, Genlisea metallica, Pinguicula scullyi, Pinguicula crystallina, Pinguicula crenatiloba, Pinguicula corsica, Pinguicula casabitoana, Pinguicula caryophyllacea, Pinguicula elongata, Pinguicula fontiqueriana, Pinguicula fiorii, Pinguicula filifolia, Pinguicula dertosensis, Pinguicula algida, Pinguicula albida, Pinguicula vulgaris, Pinguicula villosa, Pinguicula spathulata, Pinguicula vallisneriifolia, Pinguicula bissei, Pinguicula benedicta, Pinguicula balcanica,

References

Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
Frédéric de Girard (1810-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Girard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526564-1: 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].