Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
viscosa
ID:
417934

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 4: 172 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417266

Common Names

  • Viscosa Utricularia
  • Utricularia Viscosa
  • Viscid Utricularia

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Description

Utricularia viscosa (also called Viscid 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, sticky, bladder-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Utricularia viscosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Utricularia viscosa are small, white, and have three petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have three, long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Utricularia viscosa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two months during the growing season.

Where to Find Utricularia viscosa

Utricularia viscosa can be found in North America, Central America, and South America.

Utricularia viscosa FAQ

What are the common names of Utricularia viscosa?

Utricularia viscosa is commonly known as the Sticky Bladderwort.

What is the growth habit of Utricularia viscosa?

Utricularia viscosa is an annual herb with a prostrate to ascending habit.

What are the uses of Utricularia viscosa?

Utricularia viscosa is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:527192-1: 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].