Utricularia polygaloides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polygaloides
ID:
1259218
Status:
valid
Authors:
Edgew.
Source:
tro
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 351 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258556
Common Names
- Polygaloides Bladderwort
- Milkwort-like Bladderwort
- Utricularia polygaloides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Utricularia polygaloides (also called milkwort bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, aquatic carnivorous plant. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in wet, marshy areas. It has a rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia polygaloides is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating urinary tract infections and kidney stones.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Utricularia polygaloides has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Utricularia polygaloides is an evergreen perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Utricularia polygaloides
Utricularia polygaloides can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Utricularia polygaloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Utricularia polygaloides?
Utricularia polygaloides
What is the common name of Utricularia polygaloides?
Polygala-like Bladderwort
What is the natural habitat of Utricularia polygaloides?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water.
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
Michael Pakenham Edgeworth (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgew.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:527015-1: 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].