Utricularia odorata Species Profile
Utricularia odorata is a terrestrial bladderwort that produces clusters of medium sized yellow blooms. The lower corolla lip of the species features a large helmet-like dome that is fringed with…
Utricularia nivea Species Profile
Utricularia nivea is a terrestrial bladderwort native to tropical Australia and SE Asia. In Australia, it is sometimes referred to as Utricularia sp. small white. The species has small white…
Utricularia aff minutissima Species Profile
Utricularia aff minutissima is a terrestrial bladderwort found in tropical regions of Australia. This post describes the diminutive relative of U. minutissima, which might possibly be distinct from the larger…
Utricularia leptorhyncha Species Profile
Utricularia leptorhyncha is a terrestrial bladderwort endemic to the Top End of the Nothern Territory and the Kimberleys in Western Australia. The species has medium sized flowers that are coloured…
Utricularia floral morphology – a pictorial glossary of terms
The structural features of bladderwort flower are described by unfamiliar terminology. This visual guide aims to clarify some of the terms that are often referenced in this website. Upper and…
Utricularia leptoplectra Species Profile
Utricularia leptoplectra is an terrestrial bladderwort endemic to monsoonal regions of the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The species is named for its thin (leptos) nectary spur (plektron). U. leptoplectra…
Utricularia lateriflora Species Profile
Utricularia lateriflora is a terrestrial bladderwort native to heathland in Australia's eastern states. The species is named for the laterial position of its blooms along the flower stem. U. lateriflora…
Utricularia lasiocaulis Species Complex
Utricularia lasiocaulis is a terrestrial bladderwort native to tropical Australia. It's flaring flowers are some of the most beautiful in the genus. The current understanding of U. lasiocaulis envelopes a…
Utricularia involvens Species Profile
Utricularia involvens is a terrestrial bladderwort most notable for its twining flower stalk, a feature from which its name is derived (involves = enveloping). The species produces medium sized blooms…
Utricularia hamiltonii Species Profile
Utricularia hamiltonii is a terrestrial bladderwort endemic to the Top End of the Northern Territory. The species has small blooms that are coloured purple. The lower corolla lip is distinctively…