Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
platensis
ID:
1073474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Comun. Mus. Nac. Buenos Aires 1: 81 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072812



Common Names

  • Bladderwort
  • Plate Bladderwort
  • Utricularia Platensis


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Description

Utricularia platensis (also called 'plains bladderwort', among many other common names) is a small annual aquatic carnivorous plant native to the United States and Canada. It grows in shallow water and wet soils, often in temporary ponds and other wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia platensis is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat kidney and urinary tract disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Utricularia platensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia platensis is a terrestrial species that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a pot or container with a soil mix of peat moss, sand, and perlite. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Propagation by seed is possible, but it is a slow process and requires patience.

Where to Find Utricularia platensis

Utricularia platensis can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America.

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

Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:260829-2: 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].