Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
kenneallyi
ID:
1073454

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Taylor

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 4 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072792



Common Names

  • Bladderwort
  • Kenneally's Bladderwort
  • Utricularia Kenneallyi


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Description

Utricularia kenneallyi (also called 'Kenneally's bladderwort', among many other common names) is a small annual aquatic carnivorous plant native to Australia. It grows in shallow water and wet soils, often in temporary ponds and other wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia kenneallyi is a carnivorous plant that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It can also be used to purify water and remove pollutants from the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Utricularia kenneallyi are small, white and tubular, and are borne on long, thin stalks. The seeds are tiny, black and round, and are contained in a small, papery capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia kenneallyi is a terrestrial species that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a pot or container with a soil mix of peat moss, sand, and perlite. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Propagation by seed is possible, but it is a slow process and requires patience.

Where to Find Utricularia kenneallyi

Utricularia kenneallyi is native to the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas, 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

Peter Taylor (1926-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929340-1: 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].