Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bisquamata
ID:
416363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrank

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Flora 7(2 Beil.): 9 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415695

Common Names

  • Bisquamate Bladderwort
  • Bisquamate Utricularia
  • Utricularia bisquamata

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Synonyms

  • Bucranion capemse (Spreng.) Raf. [unknown]

Description

Utricularia bisquamata (also called Two-lobed Utricularia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lentibulariaceae. It is an aquatic perennial with small yellow flowers and bladder-like leaves. It is native to South America and is found in wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia bisquamata is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds, and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Utricularia bisquamata has clusters of bright yellow flowers with red tips. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia bisquamata is a small, perennial aquatic plant that can be grown in shallow water or moist soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant requires minimal care and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and light levels.

Where to Find Utricularia bisquamata

Utricularia bisquamata is native to North America.

Utricularia bisquamata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia bisquamata?

Utricularia bisquamata

What is the common name of Utricularia bisquamata?

Bisquamata Bladderwort

What is the natural habitat of Utricularia bisquamata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Franz von Paula Schrank (1747-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrank' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526630-1: 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].