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Utricularia albocaerulea

About

A small, probably annual, carnivorous plant notable for its restricted endemic range in Maharashtra, India. *Utricularia albocaerulea* is found growing terrestrially in damp or wet environments.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to Maharashtra, India, specifically the southwestern part of the state.

Ecology

Grows in damp soil and on wet rocks, indicating a preference for moist, nutrient-poor environments.

History & etymology

Originally described and published by Nicol Alexander Dalzell in 1851.

Conservation

Assessed as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List.

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Habitat

Altitude
Not recorded
Altitude class
—
Native to
India

Cultivation

Difficulty
intermediate
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