Utricularia papilliscapa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papilliscapa
ID:
1521411
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.W.Jobson & M.D.Barrett
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Telopea 21: 71 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008069
Common Names
- Utricularia papilliscapa
- Papilliscapa bladderwort
- Bladderwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Utricularia papilliscapa (also called Papillate Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant with a branching stem and small, yellow flowers. It is native to India, and is found in shallow water bodies such as lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia papilliscapa is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Utricularia papilliscapa is a small, yellow-green, cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, yellow-green spore. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single, long-stalked leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Utricularia papilliscapa is a tropical aquatic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. For best results, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil. Division should be done in the spring and the divided plants should be planted in a potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Utricularia papilliscapa
Utricularia papilliscapa can be found in India.
Utricularia papilliscapa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Utricularia papilliscapa?
Utricularia papilliscapa
What is the common name of Utricularia papilliscapa?
Papilliscapa Bladderwort
Where is Utricularia papilliscapa native to?
India
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:77195313-1: 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].