Utricularia muelleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muelleri
ID:
1259484
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kamienski
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 12: 5 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258822
Common Names
- Utricularia muelleri
- Mueller's Bladderwort
- Mueller's Utricularia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Utricularia muelleri (also called Mueller's Bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial native to South America. It has no leaves or roots and grows up to 1 meter tall. It grows in shallow, still waters.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia muelleri is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used to improve water quality and reduce algae growth.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Utricularia muelleri are small, white, and borne on a short pedicel. The seeds are small, black, and globose. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Utricularia muelleri is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in late summer or early autumn. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Utricularia muelleri
Utricularia muelleri can be found in tropical Asia, from India to China, and in the Pacific Islands.
Utricularia muelleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Utricularia muelleri?
Utricularia muelleri
What is the common name of Utricularia muelleri?
Mueller's Bladderwort
What is the habitat of Utricularia muelleri?
It is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and bogs.
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
Franciszek Kamieński (1851-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamieński' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526934-1: 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].