Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
simulans
ID:
418082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 6: 189 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417414

Common Names

  • Utricularia simulans
  • Simulating Bladderwort
  • Tropical Bladderwort

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Description

Utricularia simulans (also called Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant with small, yellow flowers and small, bladder-like traps. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in wet, sandy soils and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia simulans has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Utricularia simulans is a small, yellowish-white, four-petaled flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia simulans is a terrestrial species of bladderwort that can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but may require more frequent watering. It can be propagated by seed, but is slow to germinate and may take up to a year to flower.

Where to Find Utricularia simulans

Utricularia simulans is native to wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Utricularia simulans FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Utricularia simulans?

Utricularia simulans requires a moist, well-draining soil and full to partial sun.

How often should Utricularia simulans be watered?

Utricularia simulans should be watered regularly, but not too often, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

How big does Utricularia simulans grow?

Utricularia simulans can grow up to 10 inches in height and width.

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:260847-2: 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].