Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
amethystina
ID:
416396

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-0000415728



Common Names

  • Amethyst Bladderwort
  • Amethyst Utricularia
  • Utricularia amethystina


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Description

Utricularia amethystina (also called Amethyst bladderwort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic carnivorous plant in the family Lentibulariaceae. It is native to South America and is found in wet, sandy, or marshy habitats. The plant has a creeping, branching rhizome and small, linear leaves. Its yellowish-green flowers are borne on a long, thin scape.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia amethystina is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds. It is also used to reduce algae growth in aquariums and ponds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Utricularia amethystina are purple in color, with a single petal and a long spur. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia amethystina is a terrestrial, perennial, carnivorous plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full sun exposure. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Utricularia amethystina

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

Utricularia amethystina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia amethystina?

Utricularia amethystina

What is the common name of Utricularia amethystina?

Amethyst bladderwort

What is the natural habitat of Utricularia amethystina?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Philipp Salzmann (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salzm.' in the authors string.
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:260742-2: 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].