Genlisea violacea

Genlisea violacea
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Lentibulariaceae
Genus:	Genlisea
Subgenus:	Genlisea subg. Tayloria
Species:	G. violacea
Binomial name
	Genlisea violacea; A.St.-Hil. (1833)
Synonyms
	Genlisea biloba; Benj. (1847); Genlisea cylindrica; Sylven (1909); Genlisea reflexa; Benj. (1847); Utricularia glandulosa; G.Weber ex Benj. (1847);

Genlisea violacea is a corkscrew plant native to South America.^[1]

Physical Appearance

Genlisea violaceae is a small herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette growth habit. The leaves are long, slender, undersoil stolons that trap nematodes and small soil insects resemble corkscrews. Five-petaled flowers resemble viola flowers, which gives the species its name.

Habitat and Distribution

Genlisea violaceae is native to certain regions of South America, including Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela. It thrives in wetland habitats. These plants are often found growing in acidic or sandy soils with a high water table, which provides them with the necessary moisture for survival.

References

^ Saint-Hilaire, A. 1833. Voyage dans le District du Diamans du Brésil 2: 428–432.

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[1] Saint-Hilaire, A. 1833. Voyage dans le District du Diamans du Brésil 2: 428–432.

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