Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 149 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244163
Common Names
- Utricularia mannii
- Mann's Utricularia
- Mann's Bladderwort
Description
Utricularia mannii (also called 'Mann's Bladderwort', among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant with short stems and small, oval leaves. It is native to North America and is found in bogs and ponds. It prefers wet, shady environments.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia mannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat kidney and urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Utricularia mannii has small white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, ovate-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Utricularia mannii is a small, aquatic perennial that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers moist, acidic soil and full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in a pond or bog garden.
Where to Find Utricularia mannii
Utricularia mannii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in moist habitats, such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps.
Utricularia mannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Utricularia mannii?
Utricularia mannii
What is the common name of Utricularia mannii?
Mann's bladderwort
What is the natural habitat of Utricularia mannii?
It is found in wet meadows, bogs, and marshes
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526907-1: 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].