Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
uxoris
ID:
1277357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gómez-Laur.

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 137 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276695



Common Names

  • Uxoris Utricularia
  • Wife's Utricularia
  • Utricularia uxoris


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Description

Utricularia uxoris (also called Wife's Bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with small, bladder-like leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to North America and is found in shallow, still water.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia uxoris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to thrive in wet and marshy areas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Utricularia uxoris is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light green, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia uxoris is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and takes longer.

Where to Find Utricularia uxoris

Utricularia uxoris can be found in wet, marshy areas in India, Sri Lanka, and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Utricularia uxoris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia uxoris?

Utricularia uxoris

What type of plant is Utricularia uxoris?

Carnivorous Plant

What is the typical habitat of Utricularia uxoris?

Wetlands

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

Jorge Gómez-Laurito (1959-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Laur.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440693-2: 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].