Plants in genus utricularia
Utricularia longifolia
Utricularia longifolia is a large perennial carnivorous plant native to Brazil, known for its beautiful deep purple blooms and slender green leaves. It thrives in wet, humid conditions and is popular among carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
Utricularia blanchetii
Utricularia blanchetii is a perennial bladderwort with small, narrow leaves and tiny bladder traps for catching small critters. It produces lilac-colored flowers with dark purple tops and bright yellow throats in spring and fall. This plant prefers sandy peat that is constantly moist and is ideal for terrariums and greenhouses.
Utricularia reniformis
Utricularia reniformis is a large carnivorous plant native to Brazil, known for its lavender blooms and unique bladderwort family characteristics. It can grow as a terrestrial plant in wet grasslands or as an epiphyte, requiring bright light and a well-draining mix. This plant is fascinating for its carnivorous nature and adaptability to different growing conditions.
Utricularia subulata
Utricularia subulata is a fascinating annual carnivorous plant with a wide distribution across tropical regions. Known for its bright yellow flowers, this bladderwort thrives in sandy peat that remains consistently moist. It features subterranean stolons with small leaves and bladder traps that capture tiny soil organisms. The plant flowers in early spring and dies back to its stolons in winter, making it a unique addition to any collection of carnivorous plants.
Utricularia sandersonii
Utricularia sandersonii, known as Sanderson's Bladderwort, is a carnivorous plant endemic to South Africa. It grows as a lithophyte on wet rocky surfaces and features white flowers with pale blue markings resembling rabbits' ears. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and constant moisture, making it suitable for windowsills and greenhouses.
Utricularia gibba
Utricularia gibba, a carnivorous aquatic plant, is found worldwide except Antarctica. Known for its small genome, it forms mats of thread-like stolons with bladder traps. This plant produces bright yellow flowers and thrives in nutrient-poor, tannin-rich waters. It can be invasive in warm climates and is notable for its unique trap mechanism.
Utricularia inflata
Utricularia inflata is a suspended aquatic carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United States. Known for its distinctive radial floats and multiple traps, it grows in boggy waters without roots. The plant produces bright yellow flowers from May to November and is cultivated by enthusiasts for its unique characteristics. However, it can be invasive, altering sediment chemistry and shading out native flora.
Utricularia purpurea
Utricularia purpurea is a medium-sized aquatic carnivorous plant native to North and Central America. It features bright purple flowers in summer and grows suspended in boggy waters without roots. The plant has finely divided leaves with small bladders that trap tiny aquatic organisms. Unlike other carnivorous plants, it may rely more on mutualistic interactions. It prefers tannin-rich, dark waters and forms turions in cooler temperatures. Its unique carnivorous nature and vibrant flowers make it a fascinating addition to aquatic gardens.
Utricularia vulgaris
Utricularia vulgaris is a fascinating aquatic bladderwort known for its free-floating nature and lack of roots. This medium-sized perennial features finely divided leaves with numerous bladders and bright yellow flowers that bloom from April to August. It thrives in dark, tannin-rich waters and forms turions to survive winter. While it can be invasive in warm climates, it is related to U. macrorhiza found in eastern Asia and North America.
Utricularia livida
Utricularia livida is a carnivorous perennial native to central and southern Africa and Mexico, known for its kidney-shaped, pale lavender or white flowers. It grows in boggy areas or shallow soils over rock and is valued for its ornamental flowers.
Utricularia macrorhiza
Utricularia macrorhiza is a perennial aquatic carnivorous plant native to North America and eastern temperate Asia. It features large yellow flowers and bladders that trap prey in a fraction of a second. This plant grows suspended in water, preferring dark, tannin-rich boggy environments, and can be invasive in warm climates.
Utricularia calycifida
Utricularia calycifida is a small to medium-sized terrestrial perennial native to northern South America. Known as a bladderwort, it features large, fleshy leaves with olive green and violet veins. The plant produces rosy violet flowers with a yellow and white throat throughout the year. It prefers sphagnum moss or sandy peat and requires a constantly moist environment, avoiding bright light. The bladders on the plant capture microorganisms, adding to its fascinating nature. Cultivars of this species are often named after H. P. Lovecraft characters.
Utricularia fulva
Utricularia fulva is a small to medium-sized annual carnivorous plant endemic to the Northern Territory of Australia. It grows in sandy stream beds, either terrestrially or subaquatically, depending on the season. The plant features narrow, delicate leaves and bladder traps that capture small critters like ciliates and nematodes. Its peach-colored flowers with yellow centers and maroon speckles bloom when conditions are right, requiring a cycle of flooding followed by a dry period.
Utricularia simplex
Utricularia simplex is a small, perennial carnivorous plant native to Western Australia, known for its single bluish-purple flower and lance-shaped leaves. It thrives in sandy peat and constantly moist conditions, flowering throughout the year. This terrestrial bladderwort is well-suited to peaty soils in heathland or swamps, with flowers less than 1/4 inch in size.
Utricularia alpina
Utricularia alpina is a carnivorous plant with delicate yellow flowers, thriving in wet, alpine environments. It employs specialized bladder traps to capture small aquatic organisms and is native to the Antilles and northern South America. This medium-sized terrestrial or epiphytic plant is a fascinating addition to carnivorous plant collections.
Utricularia intermedia
Utricularia intermedia is a small, perennial carnivorous plant found in circumboreal regions, including North America, Asia, and Europe. It grows suspended in boggy waters without roots, preferring dark, tannin-rich environments. This plant is easy to grow and features large, bright yellow flowers. It can become invasive in water bogs and thrives in full sun.
Utricularia nelumbifolia
Utricularia nelumbifolia is a fascinating aquatic carnivorous plant native to Brazil, known for its unique growth in the water-filled leaf axils of Vriesea species. It produces aerial stolons and blooms from May to August, showcasing its adaptability to its environment.