Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
livida
ID:
416290

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr. : 281 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415622



Common Names

  • Utricularia livida
  • Livid Utricularia
  • Livid Bladderwort


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Synonyms

  • Utricularia elevata macowani Kamienski [unknown]

Description

Utricularia livida (also called Livid Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lentibulariaceae family. It is an aquatic perennial herb that grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is native to North America, and is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia livida is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Utricularia livida has small, yellow, five-petalled flowers with a single pistil and two stamens. The seeds are small, black, and generally round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia livida 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 livida

Utricularia livida is a carnivorous plant native to the wetlands of North and South America. It can be found in wet, marshy areas, such as bogs and swamps.

Utricularia livida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia livida?

Utricularia livida

What is the common name of Utricularia livida?

Livid Bladderwort

Where does Utricularia livida grow?

Utricularia livida is native to North America

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

Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526878-1: 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].