Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
furcellata
ID:
416235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 3: 189 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415567



Common Names

  • Furcellata Bladderwort
  • Utricularia Furcellata
  • Furcellata Utricularia


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Description

Utricularia furcellata (also called Forked Bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic carnivorous plant native to Europe and North America. It has small, yellow flowers and thin, thread-like leaves with forked edges. It grows best in shallow, still water and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia furcellata is a carnivorous plant that is used in aquariums to help keep the water clean. It also has ornamental value and can be used to create interesting displays.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Utricularia furcellata has small yellow flowers with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf. The seeds are tiny and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia furcellata is an aquatic species of bladderwort that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers to be grown in shallow water in partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is a hardy species that can survive in a variety of conditions.

Where to Find Utricularia furcellata

Utricularia furcellata is native to North America and can be found in wet, sandy soils, such as marshes and bogs.

Utricularia furcellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia furcellata?

Utricularia furcellata

What is the family of Utricularia furcellata?

Lentibulariaceae

Where is Utricularia furcellata found?

Utricularia furcellata is found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526768-1: 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].