Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
meyeri
ID:
1230578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 194 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001229916



Common Names

  • Utricularia meyeri
  • Meyer's Bladderwort
  • Meyer's Utricularia


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Description

Utricularia meyeri (also called Meyer's Utricularia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen herb native to Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and can reach up to 10 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are white. This plant is found in humid forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia meyeri is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Utricularia meyeri has white flowers, and small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia meyeri is a species of flowering plant in the family Lentibulariaceae. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist, sterile medium. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 18-21°C.

Where to Find Utricularia meyeri

Utricularia meyeri is found in South America, particularly in Brazil and Bolivia.

Utricularia meyeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia meyeri?

Utricularia meyeri

What is the natural habitat of Utricularia meyeri?

It is native to Brazil and grows in moist, shady areas.

What are the characteristics of Utricularia meyeri?

It is an evergreen perennial with ovate leaves and white flowers.

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:260808-2: 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].