Utricularia micropetala
Also known as: Utricularia cucullata Afzel. ex Kamiénski +2 more
- Utricularia cucullata Afzel. ex Kamiénski
- Utricularia inflata Afzel. ex Kamiénski
- Utricularia micropetala var. micropetala
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lentibulariaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a lithophytic annual.
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Utricularia micropetala is a lithophytic plant belonging to the Lentibulariaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Utricularia genus, encompassing over 250 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Burkina, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Mali, Nigeria, Sierra Leone