Utricularia podadena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
podadena
ID:
1259063
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Taylor
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 18: 78 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258401
Common Names
- Podadena Bladderwort
- Podadena Utricularia
- Utricularia podadena
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Utricularia podadena (also called Podadena Bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial herb native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, yellow flowers that appear in summer and fall. It grows in shallow water and in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia podadena is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Utricularia podadena has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
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Utricularia podadena is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer, while seeds should be sown in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Utricularia podadena
Utricularia podadena is native to Central and South America, as well as parts of the Caribbean.
Utricularia podadena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Utricularia podadena?
Utricularia podadena
What is the common name of Utricularia podadena?
Podaden's Bladderwort
What type of plant is Utricularia podadena?
A carnivorous 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
Peter Taylor (1926-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:527013-1: 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].