Macrotorus utriculatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
utriculatus
ID:
1262871
Status:
valid
Authors:
Perkins
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 561 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262209
Common Names
- Macrotorus utriculatus
- Utriculate Macrotorus
- Utriculate Giant Water Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macrotorus utriculatus (also called Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lentibulariaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in shallow water, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Macrotorus utriculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fevers, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Macrotorus utriculatus are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macrotorus utriculatus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in early spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division should be done in early spring.
Where to Find Macrotorus utriculatus
Macrotorus utriculatus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Macrotorus utriculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macrotorus utriculatus?
Macrotorus utriculatus
What is the common name of Macrotorus utriculatus?
No common name
What is the native range of Macrotorus utriculatus?
Mexico
Species in the Macrotorus genus
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50201932: Based on the initial data import
Janet Russell Perkins (1835-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perkins' in the authors string.