Utricularia biceps - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biceps
ID:
1305005
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gonella & Baleeiro
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 376: 215 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317459
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Utricularia biceps (also called Utricularia biceps, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters and can grow up to 1 cm in length. The plant prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia biceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Utricularia biceps has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Utricularia biceps is an aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and require regular watering and fertilization. Division can be done by separating the rhizomes and replanting in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Utricularia biceps
Utricularia biceps can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Utricularia biceps FAQ
What is the scientific name of Utricularia biceps?
Utricularia biceps
What is the family of Utricularia biceps?
Lentibulariaceae
Where is Utricularia biceps found?
Brazil
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
Paulo Cesar Baleeiro Souza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baleeiro' in the authors string.
Paulo Minatel Gonella: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gonella' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192127-1: 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].