Utricularia ramosissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosissima
ID:
1318463
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wakab.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
J. Insectiv. Pl. Soc. 61(2): 35 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330917
Common Names
- Utricularia Ramosissima
- Ramosissima Utricularia
- Ramosissima's Utricularia
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Utricularia ramosissima (also called Branchy Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic carnivorous plant native to South America. It is a small, annual plant that grows in shallow water or on wet mud. It has small, yellow flowers and its leaves are divided into many small, branch-like segments.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens. It is also used as a food source for aquatic animals such as fish and frogs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Utricularia ramosissima has small, yellow flowers with a single petal and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a single root.
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Utricularia ramosissima is a small, perennial, aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Division of the rhizome should be done in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Utricularia ramosissima
Utricularia ramosissima is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Utricularia ramosissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Utricularia ramosissima?
Utricularia ramosissima
What is the family of Utricularia ramosissima?
Lentibulariaceae
Where is Utricularia ramosissima native to?
Tropical 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
Hiroshi Wakabayashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wakab.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60476145-2: 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].