Utricularia vulgaris L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Lentibulariaceae · Genus: Utricularia1
- Native distribution
- North America, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Burundi, Buryatiya, Central European Russia, Chita, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain,uncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
18 synonyms
- Lentibularia major Gilib.
- Lentibularia vulgaris (L.) Moench
- Utricularia biseriata H.Lindb.
- Utricularia major Cariot & St.-Lég.
- Utricularia major St.-Lag.
- Utricularia officinalis Thornton
- Utricularia vulgaris biseriata (H.Lindb.) Glück
- Utricularia vulgaris brevifolia Kamienski
- Utricularia vulgaris crassicaulis Kamienski
- Utricularia vulgaris heterovesicaria Kamienski
- Utricularia vulgaris magniflora Kamienski
- Utricularia vulgaris parviflora Kamienski
- Utricularia vulgaris platyloba Glück
- Utricularia vulgaris major (L.) Ehrh.
- Utricularia vulgaris major L.
- Utricularia vulgaris platiphylla Hegi
- Utricularia vulgaris robustior Böckel
- Utricularia vulgaris typica J.Meister
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Utricularia vulgaris · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Freshwater Animal Diversi) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q157384 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Uk pond bladderwort.jpg · Public domain
- Wikipedia (hu) – Közönséges rence · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Gewöhnlicher Wasserschlauch · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Utricularia vulgaris · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
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Utricularia tip: Bladderwort traps work underground; keep the soil permanently wet.
In aquaria the bladders can trap tiny fish fry.
Utricularia vulgaris – what to know
Utricularia vulgaris – family: Lentibulariaceae, genus: Utricularia. Native range: North America, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Burundi, Buryatiya, Central European Russia, Chita, Cz…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: high; min. -20 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Utricularia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Utricularia vulgaris?
Generously: keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely.
How much light does Utricularia vulgaris need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Utricularia vulgaris get?
Frost-hardy to about -20 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Utricularia vulgaris toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Utricularia vulgaris flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Utricularia: Typical flowering time: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Utricularia vulgaris (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q157384 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Uk pond bladderwort.jpg (Public domain) · Wikipedia – Közönséges rence (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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