Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
linearis
ID:
1317702

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wakab.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
J. Insectiv. Pl. Soc. 61: 90 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330156

Common Names

  • Utricularia linearis
  • Linearis Utricularia
  • Linear Utricularia

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Description

Utricularia linearis (also called linear bladderwort, among many other common names) is a species of bladderwort native to the United States. It is an annual bladderwort that grows in moist, open areas such as wetlands, floodplains, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia linearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Utricularia linearis is a small, yellowish-green spike. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia linearis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Division should be done when the plant is dormant, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Utricularia linearis

Utricularia linearis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Utricularia linearis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia linearis?

Utricularia linearis

What is the common name of Utricularia linearis?

Linear Bladderwort

What type of plant is Utricularia linearis?

A carnivorous aquatic plant

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

Hiroshi Wakabayashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wakab.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60468399-2: 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].