Status:
valid
Authors:
R.W.Jobson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Telopea 15: 131 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345341
Common Names
- Barker's Utricularia
- Utricularia
- Utricularia Barkeri
Description
Utricularia barkeri (also called Barker's Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is typically found in wetlands, marshes, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia barkeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Utricularia barkeri has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 0.5 mm. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and the first true leaves are oblong and have toothed margins.
Cultivation and Propagation
Utricularia barkeri is a carnivorous plant native to Australia. It has small, bladder-like leaves and small white flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Utricularia barkeri
Utricularia barkeri is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests.
Utricularia barkeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Utricularia barkeri?
Utricularia barkeri
What are the common names of Utricularia barkeri?
Barker's bladderwort
Where is Utricularia barkeri native to?
Australia
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
Richard W. Jobson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.W.Jobson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154444-1: 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].