Utricularia breviscapa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviscapa
ID:
416378
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Wright ex Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 161 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415710
Common Names
- Short-stalked Bladderwort
- Short-stalked Utricularia
- Utricularia breviscapa
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Utricularia breviscapa (also called Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small, annual aquatic or terrestrial carnivorous plant. It is native to tropical regions in South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It typically grows in shallow, still water, such as ponds, ditches, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia breviscapa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Utricularia breviscapa is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and light green with short, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Utricularia breviscapa 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 breviscapa
Utricularia breviscapa can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Utricularia breviscapa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Utricularia breviscapa?
Utricularia breviscapa
What is the common name of Utricularia breviscapa?
Short-scaped Bladderwort
What is the natural habitat of Utricularia breviscapa?
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
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526649-1: 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].