Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
foliosa
ID:
416222

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 18 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415554

Common Names

  • Utricularia foliosa
  • Leafy Bladderwort
  • Bladderwort

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Description

Utricularia foliosa (also called Leafy Bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic carnivorous plant native to North America. It has small, yellow flowers and thin, thread-like leaves. It grows best in shallow, still water and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Utricularia foliosa has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia foliosa is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in moist soil and kept well-watered until established.

Where to Find Utricularia foliosa

Utricularia foliosa can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Utricularia foliosa FAQ

What are the common names of Utricularia foliosa?

Common names of Utricularia foliosa include bladderwort and marsh bladderwort.

What is the natural habitat of Utricularia foliosa?

Utricularia foliosa is native to wetland habitats in Europe, Asia, and North America.

How tall can Utricularia foliosa grow?

Utricularia foliosa can grow up to 30 centimeters tall.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:526759-1: 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].