bladderwort
Utricularia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Bladderwort, scientifically known as Utricularia, is a fascinating genus of carnivorous plants found in aquatic and moist habitats worldwide. Using specialized bladder-like traps, they capture tiny organisms for nutrients. Beyond their unique biology, certain species hold potential in ethnobotany, offering intriguing possibilities for future medicinal and pharmacological research.
- Family
- Lentibulariaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Bladderwort · Bladderworts
- Scientific synonyms
- Trixapias · Trilobulina · 32 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- bladderwort
- Bladderworts
Scientific Names
Accepted name
UtriculariaSynonyms
- Trixapias
- Trilobulina
- Sacculina
- Plectoma
- Enskide
- Lecticula
- Hamulia
- Vesiculina
- Xananthes
- Lentibularia
- Megopiza
- Meionula
- Meloneura
- Nelipus
- Bucranion
- Avesicaria
- Orchyllium
- Pelidnia
- Biovularia
- Akentra
- Aranella
- Askofake
- Enetophyton
- Diurospermum
- Cosmiza
- Calpidisca
- Personula
- Pleiochasia
- Plesisa
- Polypompholyx
- Saccolaria
- Setiscapella
- Stomoisia
- Tetralobus
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Lentibularia
- Stomoisia
- Megozipa
- Lecticula
- Lepiactis
- Askofake
- Pelidnia
- Xananthes
- Hamulia
- Personula
- Trixapias
- Nelipus
- Cosmiza
- Biovularia
- Avesicaria
- Vesiculina
- Perritos de agua
German:
- Wasserschläuche
- Wasserschlauch
- Wasserschlauch
French:
- Utriculaire
- Utriculaires
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lentibulariaceae, it is classified under the genus Utricularia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lentibulariaceae |
| Genus | Utricularia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found inhabiting various environments within Denmark and Finland. Its presence extends further north to the island of Iceland. Additionally, the species is documented in the Faroe Islands, known locally as Føroyaar. Finally, the geographical range includes the territories of Great Britain.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Utricularia has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diuretic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Diuretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Diuretic
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