Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lihengiae
ID:
1549069

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.L.Long & Z.Cheng

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 177: 19 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029332

Common Names

  • Utricularia lihengiae
  • Liheng's Bladderwort
  • Upright Bladderwort

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Description

Utricularia lihengiae (also called Liheng's Bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to South America. It has small, green leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in areas with high humidity and plenty of rainfall. It is found in ponds, streams, and other freshwater habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia lihengiae is used as an ornamental plant, and is often used in terrariums and as a houseplant. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Utricularia lihengiae has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia lihengiae is an aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The water should be well-oxygenated and slightly acidic. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Utricularia lihengiae

Utricularia lihengiae can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Utricularia lihengiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia lihengiae?

Utricularia lihengiae

What is the common name of Utricularia lihengiae?

Liheng's Utricularia

What is the habitat of Utricularia lihengiae?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

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:77216662-1: 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].