Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
naikii
ID:
417125

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.R.Yadav, Sardesai & S.P.Gaikwad

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 10: 110 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416457



Common Names

  • Utricularia naikii
  • Naik's Bladderwort
  • Naik's Utricularia


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Description

Utricularia naikii (also called Naik's Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lentibulariaceae family. It is an aquatic perennial that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to temperate and tropical regions, where it is found in shallow ponds and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia naikii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Utricularia naikii has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia naikii is a species of flowering plant in the Lentibulariaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Utricularia naikii

Utricularia naikii is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Utricularia naikii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia naikii?

Utricularia naikii

What is the common name of Utricularia naikii?

Naik's Bladderwort

What type of plant is Utricularia naikii?

Utricularia naikii is a carnivorous aquatic plant

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

Shrirang Ramchandra Yadav (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Yadav' in the authors string.
Sayajirao P. Gaikwad: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.Gaikwad' in the authors string.
Milind Madhav Sardesai (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sardesai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20000441-1: 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].