Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
inflata
ID:
1073370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walter

Source:
tro

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 64 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072708



Common Names

  • Inflated Bladderwort
  • Utricularia inflata
  • Inflat Bladderwort


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Description

Utricularia inflata (also called Inflated Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant with a creeping rootstock and small, bladder-like traps. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in shallow, still water. It has small, yellow flowers and thin, thread-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia inflata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and ulcers. It is also used in the production of essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Utricularia inflata has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia inflata is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in containers or in shallow water, and can be propagated by dividing the root clumps. It is also possible to propagate by seed, but this is not recommended as the seeds are very small and difficult to handle.

Where to Find Utricularia inflata

Utricularia inflata is native to South America and can be found in wet, sandy soils.

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 Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30164383-2: 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].