Utricularia rosettifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rosettifolia
ID:
1544230
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alfasane & M.A.Hassan
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Bangladesh J. Pl. Taxon. 27: 206 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025132
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Utricularia rosettifolia (also called Rosette Utricularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia rosettifolia has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It has also been used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Utricularia rosettifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Utricularia rosettifolia can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a pot with well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and planted in a pot with well-draining soil. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect sunlight and watered regularly.
Where to Find Utricularia rosettifolia
Utricularia rosettifolia is native to India. It can be found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Utricularia rosettifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Utricularia rosettifolia?
Utricularia rosettifolia
What is the common name of Utricularia rosettifolia?
Rosette-leaved Utricularia
What is the natural habitat of Utricularia rosettifolia?
Utricularia rosettifolia is native to Brazil.
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:77215192-1: 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].