Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
simmonsii
ID:
511240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowrie, Cowie & Conran

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Telopea 12: 32 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510572



Common Names

  • Simmonsii Utricularia
  • Utricularia
  • Utricularia Simmonsii


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Description

Utricularia simmonsii (also called Simmons' Bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to temperate and tropical regions. It has floating leaves and yellow, tubular flowers. It is found in shallow freshwater ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia simmonsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to make herbal teas, which can help to reduce nausea and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Utricularia simmonsii is yellow-orange in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small, black in color and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia simmonsii is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It has glossy green leaves and produces bright, yellow-green flowers in summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. They should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly until they have rooted. The plants can then be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Utricularia simmonsii

Utricularia simmonsii is native to the United States and can be found in the southeastern states.

Utricularia simmonsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia simmonsii?

Utricularia simmonsii

What is the common name of Utricularia simmonsii?

Simmons' Bladderwort

What is the natural habitat of Utricularia simmonsii?

It is native to Central and South America and grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical forests.

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

Allen Lowrie (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowrie' in the authors string.
John Godfrey Conran (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conran' in the authors string.
Ian Donald Cowie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77091348-1: 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].