Utricularia ameliae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ameliae
ID:
1600788
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.W.Jobson
Source:
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Telopea 15: 130 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048784
Common Names
- Amelia's Butterwort
- Ameliae Butterwort
- Amelia's Butterwort Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Utricularia ameliae (also called Amelia's Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial aquatic plant that grows up to 5 m tall. It has small, pink flowers and is native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows in shallow, still waters.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia ameliae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Utricularia ameliae is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Utricularia ameliae is a carnivorous plant native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist, but not overly wet, and the seeds should be placed in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should be kept in a humid environment and should be monitored for signs of rot or disease. Once the seeds have germinated, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.
Where to Find Utricularia ameliae
Utricularia ameliae can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.
Utricularia ameliae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Utricularia ameliae?
Utricularia ameliae
What is the natural habitat of Utricularia ameliae?
Utricularia ameliae is native to Australia.
What type of soil does Utricularia ameliae prefer?
Utricularia ameliae prefers moist, well-draining soil.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154442-1: 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].