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Utricularia naviculata

About

A distinct, small annual suspended aquatic carnivorous plant, *Utricularia naviculata* is notable for its relatively large bracts and unique trap-bearing shoots. It is endemic to South America, found in slow-flowing or still waters.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to South America, found at low altitudes in slow-flowing or still waters. Known from Venezuela and Brazil.

History & etymology

First formally described by Peter Taylor in 1967.

Conservation

Assessed as Data Deficient (DD) 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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