Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hirta
ID:
1242257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klein ex Link

Source:
tro

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Gewächsk. 1(3): 55 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241595



Common Names

  • Hairy Bladderwort
  • Utricularia Hirta
  • Hairy Utricularia


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Description

Utricularia hirta (also called Hairy Utricularia, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to tropical Africa. It is a perennial herb with small, white flowers and small, round leaves. It grows in shallow waters and on the edges of ponds, streams, and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia hirta is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Utricularia hirta are white, bell-shaped, and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark-colored and have a hard, glossy seed coat. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia hirta is an aquatic species that can be propagated by division. It prefers shallow water and can be cultivated in a pond or aquarium. It is best to keep the water clean and to provide adequate light and nutrients.

Where to Find Utricularia hirta

Utricularia hirta can be found in Central America, in the countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Utricularia hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia hirta?

Utricularia hirta

What are the common names for Utricularia hirta?

Hairy Bladderwort

What is the natural habitat of Utricularia hirta?

It is native to tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in Brazil

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Gottfried Klein (1766-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.Klein' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526812-1: 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].