Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
delicatula
ID:
1258992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheeseman

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Man. New Zealand Fl. : 561 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258330



Common Names

  • Delicatula Bladderwort
  • Delicatula Utricularia
  • Delicate Bladderwort


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Description

Utricularia delicatula (also called Delicate Bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial herb native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white flowers that appear in summer and fall. It grows in shallow water and in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia delicatula is used in aquariums as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a natural filter for ponds and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Utricularia delicatula are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia delicatula 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 delicatula

Utricularia delicatula can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Utricularia delicatula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia delicatula?

Utricularia delicatula

What is the common name of Utricularia delicatula?

Delicate Bladderwort

What is the natural habitat of Utricularia delicatula?

Utricularia delicatula 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

Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526709-1: 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].