Genlisea guianensis

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Genlisea guianensis
Systematics
Asterids
Euasterids I
Order : Mint family (Lamiales)
Family : Water hose family (Lentibulariaceae)
Genre : Traps ( Genlisea )
Type : Genlisea guianensis
Scientific name
Genlisea guianensis
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Genlisea guianensis is a carnivorous plant species from the genus of trap traps ( Genlisea ), which was first described in 1900 .

description

Genlisea guianensis is one of the largest of its genus. Your oblong-lanceolate leaves are up to 12 inches long and 9 millimeters wide. The large, dark purple flowers sit on long, slightly hairy inflorescences, the lower lip of the corolla consists of 3 heavily incised lobes.

distribution

Genlisea guianensis grows in South America in Guyana , Venezuela ( Bolivar ) and Brazil ( Bahia , Mato Grosso , Goiás ). Since it is a semi- aquatic plant, it can only be found in very wet locations.

literature

  • Elza Fromm-Trinta: Genliseas Americanas. In: Sellowia. No. 36, 1984, ISSN  0375-1651 , pp. 55-62.