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Utricularia longifolia

Long-leaf bladderwort

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About

A large, perennial, terrestrial or lithophytic carnivorous plant endemic to Brazil. *Utricularia longifolia* is notable for its substantial size within the genus.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to Brazil.

Conservation

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

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Habitat

Altitude
400–1,700 m
Altitude class
intermediate
Native to
Brazil

Cultivation

Difficulty
intermediate
Temperature
Day 20–28°C / Night 14–20°C
Humidity
60–85%
Notes
Large strap-like leaves, vivid purple flowers. Brazilian cerrado.
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