Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
spruceana
ID:
418075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 4: 173 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417407

Common Names

  • Utricularia spruceana
  • Spruce's Bladderwort
  • Tropical Bladderwort

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Description

Utricularia spruceana (also called Spruce's Bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic carnivorous plant native to the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in shallow water, wet soil, and other wet habitats. It has small, yellow-green flowers and small, Spruce's-shaped, bladder-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Utricularia spruceana are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia spruceana 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 spruceana

Utricularia spruceana can be found in South America.

Utricularia spruceana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Utricularia spruceana?

Utricularia spruceana

What is the common name of Utricularia spruceana?

Spruce Bladderwort

What is the natural habitat of Utricularia spruceana?

Freshwater marshes, ponds, and streams

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:527120-1: 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].