Utricularia wannanii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wannanii
ID:
1331232
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.W.Jobson & Baleeiro
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Telopea 18: 205 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343686
Common Names
- Utricularia Wannanii
- Wannan's Utricularia
- Wannanii Utricularia
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Utricularia wannanii (also called Wannan's Bladderwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in shallow, still waters and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Utricularia wannanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Utricularia wannanii is a white to pale yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, ovoid nut. The seedlings have a single, oval to oblong cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile, oblong to linear-lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Utricularia wannanii is an aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a warm, bright location and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and place in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a bright location.
Where to Find Utricularia wannanii
Utricularia wannanii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.
Utricularia wannanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Utricularia wannanii?
Utricularia wannanii
What is the natural habitat of Utricularia wannanii?
Utricularia wannanii is found in tropical and subtropical wetland habitats.
What is the flower color of Utricularia wannanii?
The flowers of Utricularia wannanii are white or yellowish.
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
Paulo Cesar Baleeiro Souza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baleeiro' in the authors string.
Richard W. Jobson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.W.Jobson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77150164-1: 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].