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Utricularia pulchra (also called beautiful bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, aquatic carnivorous plant. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in wet, marshy areas. It has a rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia pulchra is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and aquariums, and is also used to treat urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Utricularia pulchra are small and white, with five petals. Its seeds are tiny and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Utricularia pulchra is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It can be grown in moist soil in partial shade or full sun. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to keep it healthy and thriving.
Where to Find Utricularia pulchra
Utricularia pulchra can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
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POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:527030-1: 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].