Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
quinquedentata
ID:
1258964

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex P.Taylor

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 4 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258302

Common Names

  • Utricularia Quinquedentata
  • Quinquedentata
  • Five-Toothed Utricularia

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Description

Utricularia quinquedentata (also called five-toothed bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic carnivorous plant native to Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and thin, thread-like leaves. It is found in shallow water in swamps, ponds, and creeks.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia quinquedentata is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It can also be used to help filter out pollutants from the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Utricularia quinquedentata are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia quinquedentata is an easy-to-grow aquatic plant that prefers moist, acidic soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant into smaller sections and replant them in the desired location. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, acidic soil and keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Once the plants are established, they will need to be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Utricularia quinquedentata

Utricularia quinquedentata is native to the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Peter Taylor (1926-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929341-1: 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].