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Utricularia aureomaculata

About

A small, probably annual, lithophyte carnivorous plant, *Utricularia aureomaculata* is notable for its restricted endemic range within the Venezuelan tepuis, specifically found on moist mossy bluffs.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to Venezuela, found on the tepuis of Bolívar state, including Ptari-tepui and Amaruay-tepui.

History & etymology

Originally described and published by Julian Alfred Steyermark in 1953.

Conservation

Assessed as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List.

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Habitat

Altitude
Not recorded
Altitude class
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Cultivation

Difficulty
intermediate
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