Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rostrata
ID:
745621

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Fleischm. & Rivadavia

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 155 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744954



Common Names

  • Utricularia rostrata
  • Beaked Utricularia
  • Beaked Utricularia


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Description

Utricularia rostrata (also called Beaked Utricularia, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in shallow ponds and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia rostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Utricularia rostrata is a small, white, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia rostrata is an aquatic plant that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist soil and partial sun. Propagation by cuttings is the easiest and most reliable method. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Utricularia rostrata

Utricularia rostrata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Utricularia rostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia rostrata?

Utricularia rostrata

What is the common name of Utricularia rostrata?

Beaked bladderwort

What is the natural habitat of Utricularia rostrata?

It is found in wet soils, ponds, and streams in tropical and subtropical regions

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

Fernando Rivadavia (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rivadavia' in the authors string.
Andreas Fleischmann (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fleischm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77098647-1: 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].