Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rigida
ID:
418101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benj.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 20: 303 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417433



Common Names

  • Utricularia rigida
  • Rigid Bladderwort
  • Rigid Utricularia


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Description

Utricularia rigida (also called Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant with small, yellow flowers and small, bladder-like traps. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in wet, sandy soils and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia rigida has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Utricularia rigida are small, white and solitary. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia rigida can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Utricularia rigida

Utricularia rigida can be found in moist soils in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Utricularia rigida FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Utricularia rigida?

Utricularia rigida requires a moist, well-draining soil and full to partial sun.

How often should Utricularia rigida be watered?

Utricularia rigida should be watered regularly, but not too often, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

How big does Utricularia rigida grow?

Utricularia rigida can grow up to 6 inches in height and width.

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

Ludwig Benjamin (1825-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benj.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:527062-1: 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].