Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sandersonii
ID:
1073397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 155 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072735



Common Names

  • Sanderson's Bladderwort
  • Utricularia sandersonii
  • Sanderson Bladderwort


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Description

Utricularia sandersonii (also called Sanderson's Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, carnivorous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of leaves with a single, short stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in wet, sandy soils, bogs, and shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia sandersonii is an ornamental plant with a unique appearance. It can be used to add texture and color to gardens and aquariums. It is also known to help reduce algae growth in aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Utricularia sandersonii are small, white and have a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia sandersonii can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun if the soil is kept moist. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Utricularia sandersonii

Utricularia sandersonii is native to the wetland habitats of South 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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:527080-1: 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].