Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sandwithii
ID:
418121

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Taylor

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17(1): 218 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417453



Common Names

  • Utricularia sandwithii
  • Sandwith's Bladderwort
  • Sandwith's Utricularia


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Description

Utricularia sandwithii (also called 'Sandwith's bladderwort', among many other common names) is a carnivorous aquatic plant native to Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and small, green leaves. It grows in shallow, still water, in marshes, and in wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia sandwithii is a carnivorous plant that is used to decorate aquariums and ponds. It can also be used to help control mosquito larvae in water bodies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Utricularia sandwithii are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are tiny, black and round. The seedlings have small, rounded leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia sandwithii is a small aquatic plant native to South America. It is typically propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, Utricularia sandwithii should be grown in shallow water and kept moist.

Where to Find Utricularia sandwithii

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

Utricularia sandwithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia sandwithii?

Utricularia sandwithii

What is the common name of Utricularia sandwithii?

Sandwith's Bladderwort

What is the natural habitat of Utricularia sandwithii?

Freshwater marshes, ponds, and streams

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

Peter Taylor (1926-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:260843-2: 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].