Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
cardenasii
ID:
1259260

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Holub

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Preslia 70: 181 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258598

Common Names

  • Cardenasii Pedersenia
  • Cardenas' Pedersenia
  • Pedersenia cardenasii

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Description

Pedersenia cardenasii (also called Cardenas' bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, aquatic carnivorous plant. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in wet, marshy areas. It has a rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pedersenia cardenasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pedersenia cardenasii are small and white, with five petals. Its seeds are tiny and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Pedersenia cardenasii

Pedersenia cardenasii is native to Central and South America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs.

Pedersenia cardenasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedersenia cardenasii?

Pedersenia cardenasii

What is the common name of Pedersenia cardenasii?

Cardenas' Bladderwort

What is the natural habitat of Pedersenia cardenasii?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water.

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50188204: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.