Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
1259253

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
tro

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. 17: 1080 (Oct 1826-Nov 1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258591



Common Names

  • Macrophylla Astronia
  • Large-leaved Astronia
  • Astronia macrophylla


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Description

Astronia macrophylla (also called large-leaved bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, aquatic carnivorous plant. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in wet, marshy areas. It has a rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Astronia macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Astronia macrophylla are small and white, with five petals. Its seeds are tiny and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Astronia macrophylla

Astronia macrophylla is native to Central and South America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs.

Astronia macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astronia macrophylla?

Astronia macrophylla

What is the common name of Astronia macrophylla?

Large-leaved Bladderwort

What is the natural habitat of Astronia macrophylla?

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

Species in the Astronia genus

Astronia angustifolia, Astronia apoensis, Astronia arborea, Astronia atroviridis, Astronia beccariana, Astronia dioica, Astronia glomerata, Astronia gracilis, Astronia hollrungii, Astronia ledermannii, Astronia megalantha, Astronia papuana, Astronia smilacifolia, Astronia spectabilis, Astronia stapfii, Astronia brunneoaenea, Astronia bullata, Astronia chartacea, Astronia columnaris, Astronia coriacea, Astronia corymbosa, Astronia crassiloba, Astronia cuspidata, Astronia elaterinervis, Astronia grandiflora, Astronia laevis, Astronia rugata, Astronia rugosa, Astronia sericea, Astronia shungolensis, Astronia sorongensis, Astronia squamosa, Astronia triangularis, Astronia truncata, Astronia villosovaginata, Astronia alata, Astronia benguetensis, Astronia katangladensis, Astronia sabahensis, Astronia scabrida, Astronia cumingiana, Astronia pulchra, Astronia candolleana, Astronia brunnea, Astronia klabatensis, Astronia rolfei, Astronia lagunensis, Astronia williamsii, Astronia acuminatissima, Astronia quadrangulata,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,