Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
biovularioides
ID:
1251572

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuhlm.) P.Taylor

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 16 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250910



Common Names

  • Biovularioides Utricularia
  • Utricularia Biovularioides
  • Biovularioides Bladderwort


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Description

Utricularia biovularioides (also called Biovularioides Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its small, ovate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia biovularioides is a medicinal plant used to treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source for some species of birds and mammals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Utricularia biovularioides has small white flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia biovularioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is generally pest and disease free, but may be susceptible to root rot in overly wet conditions.

Where to Find Utricularia biovularioides

Utricularia biovularioides is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Utricularia biovularioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia biovularioides?

Utricularia biovularioides

What is the natural habitat of Utricularia biovularioides?

Tropical forests

What is the flowering season of Utricularia biovularioides?

Spring and summer

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

João Geraldo Kuhlmann (1882-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhlm.' in the authors string.
Peter Taylor (1926-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286582-2: 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].