Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
stanfieldii
ID:
1244847

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Taylor

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Taxon 12: 294 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244185

Common Names

  • Utricularia stanfieldii
  • Stanfield's Bladderwort
  • Stanfield's Utricularia

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Description

Utricularia stanfieldii (also called 'Stanfield's Bladderwort', among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant with thin, green leaves. It is native to South America and grows in shallow water and wet, marshy areas. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and bright, indirect light.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia stanfieldii is a carnivorous plant that is used to control insect populations in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat urinary tract infections and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Utricularia stanfieldii are small and white, and the seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia stanfieldii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Utricularia stanfieldii

Utricularia stanfieldii is native to South America and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Utricularia stanfieldii FAQ

What is the common name of Utricularia stanfieldii?

Stanfield's Bladderwort

What is the natural habitat of Utricularia stanfieldii?

Tropical and subtropical regions

What is the average size of Utricularia stanfieldii?

Up to 30 cm tall

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

Peter Taylor (1926-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:527123-1: 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].