Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
vesiculosa
ID:
941189

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 281 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940527

Common Names

  • Aldrovanda Vesiculosa
  • Vesiculosa Waterwheel
  • Tropical Waterwheel

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Description

Aldrovanda vesiculosa (also called Waterwheel Plant, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant found in freshwater wetlands. It has small, green leaves arranged in a whorl around the stem and small, white flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa and can be found in shallow, still bodies of water.

Uses & Benefits

Aldrovanda vesiculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aldrovanda vesiculosa is small and green. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aldrovanda vesiculosa is a carnivorous aquatic plant that is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is best grown in shallow water in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is done by dividing the plant into smaller pieces and replanting them in the same water. It is also possible to propagate from seed.

Where to Find Aldrovanda vesiculosa

Aldrovanda vesiculosa can be found in freshwater wetlands throughout the world.

Species in the Aldrovanda genus

Species in the Droseraceae family

Aldrovanda vesiculosa, Dionaea muscipula, Drosera afra, Drosera camporupestris, Drosera coccipetala, Drosera hartmeyerorum, Drosera liniflora, Drosera longiscapa, Drosera pedicellaris, Drosera peruensis, Drosera rubrifolia, Drosera variegata, Drosera viridis, Drosera allantostigma, Drosera leucostigma, Drosera patens, Drosera prostrata, Drosera rupicola, Drosera sidjamesii, Drosera gibsonii, Drosera schwackei, Drosera aberrans, Drosera schmutzii, Drosera solaris, Drosera amazonica, Drosera ericgreenii, Drosera fontinalis, Drosera ultramafica, Drosera quartzicola, Drosera hookeri, Drosera acaulis, Drosera adelae, Drosera admirabilis, Drosera affinis, Drosera alba, Drosera aliciae, Drosera andersoniana, Drosera anglica, Drosera arcturi, Drosera arenicola, Drosera atrostyla, Drosera auriculata, Drosera badgerupii, Drosera banksii, Drosera barbigera, Drosera beleziana, Drosera bequaertii, Drosera bicolor, Drosera biflora, Drosera binata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5903: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.