Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
smithiana
ID:
1259209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 1: 373 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258547



Common Names

  • Smithiana Bladderwort
  • Smith's Bladderwort
  • Utricularia smithiana


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Description

Utricularia smithiana (also called Smith's Bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial herb native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, pink flowers that appear in summer and fall. It grows in shallow water and in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia smithiana is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating urinary tract infections and kidney stones.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Utricularia smithiana has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia smithiana can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into sections that have at least one growing point. The divided sections should then be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on the surface of moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Utricularia smithiana

Utricularia smithiana can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Utricularia smithiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia smithiana?

Utricularia smithiana

What is the common name of Utricularia smithiana?

Smith's Bladderwort

What is the natural habitat of Utricularia smithiana?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water.

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

Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:527107-1: 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].