Utricularia cheiranthos - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cheiranthos
ID:
1258967
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Taylor
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 3 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258305
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Utricularia cheiranthos (also called Hand-leaved Bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic carnivorous plant native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It has small, hand-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. It is found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water, such as ponds, streams, and ditches.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia cheiranthos is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It can also be used to help reduce nitrate levels in the water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Utricularia cheiranthos are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Utricularia cheiranthos is an easy-to-grow aquatic plant that prefers moist, acidic soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant into smaller sections and replant them in the desired location. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, acidic soil and keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Once the plants are established, they will need to be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Utricularia cheiranthos
Utricularia cheiranthos can be found in the wetter parts of the Mediterranean region.
Utricularia cheiranthos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Utricularia cheiranthos?
Utricularia cheiranthos
What is the common name of Utricularia cheiranthos?
Cheiranthos Bladderwort
What is the natural habitat of Utricularia cheiranthos?
Utricularia cheiranthos is found in wet and marshy areas, such as ponds, lakes, and streams
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
Peter Taylor (1926-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929335-1: 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].