Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Fernández
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 9: 42 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415585
Common Names
- Chiribiquetensis Bladderwort
- Utricularia Chiribiquetensis
- Chiribiquetensis Utricularia
Description
Utricularia chiribiquetensis (also called Chiribiquete Bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic carnivorous plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and thin, thread-like leaves. It grows best in shallow, still water and full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia chiribiquetensis is a carnivorous plant that is used in aquariums to help keep the water clean. It also has ornamental value and can be used to create interesting displays.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Utricularia chiribiquetensis has small yellow flowers with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf. The seeds are tiny and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Utricularia chiribiquetensis can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and keep moist. Division is done in the spring or fall. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the root ball into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots and some leaves. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist.
Where to Find Utricularia chiribiquetensis
Utricularia chiribiquetensis is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Utricularia chiribiquetensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Utricularia chiribiquetensis?
Utricularia chiribiquetensis
What is the family of Utricularia chiribiquetensis?
Lentibulariaceae
Where is Utricularia chiribiquetensis found?
Utricularia chiribiquetensis is found in Colombia.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:260759-2: 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].