Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
afra
ID:
399226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Debbert

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Linzer Biol. Beitr. 34: 794 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398558

Common Names

  • Drosera afra
  • Afra Drosera
  • African Sundew

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Description

Drosera afra (also called African Sundew, among many other common names) is a species of carnivorous plant native to South Africa. It is a small plant, growing up to 10 cm tall, with red leaves and white flowers. It is found in wet meadows and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Drosera afra is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is also used in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drosera afra is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drosera afra is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist medium. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Drosera afra

Drosera afra can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Drosera afra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drosera afra?

Drosera afra

What is the common name of Drosera afra?

African Sundew

What is the natural habitat of Drosera afra?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Drosera genus

Drosera afra, Drosera camporupestris, Drosera coccipetala, Drosera hartmeyerorum, Drosera liniflora, Drosera longiscapa, Drosera pedicellaris, Drosera peruensis, Drosera rubrifolia, Drosera variegata, Drosera viridis, Drosera allantostigma, Drosera leucostigma, Drosera patens, Drosera prostrata, Drosera rupicola, Drosera sidjamesii, Drosera gibsonii, Drosera schwackei, Drosera aberrans, Drosera schmutzii, Drosera solaris, Drosera amazonica, Drosera ericgreenii, Drosera fontinalis, Drosera ultramafica, Drosera quartzicola, Drosera hookeri, Drosera acaulis, Drosera adelae, Drosera admirabilis, Drosera affinis, Drosera alba, Drosera aliciae, Drosera andersoniana, Drosera anglica, Drosera arcturi, Drosera arenicola, Drosera atrostyla, Drosera auriculata, Drosera badgerupii, Drosera banksii, Drosera barbigera, Drosera beleziana, Drosera bequaertii, Drosera bicolor, Drosera biflora, Drosera binata, Drosera brevicornis, Drosera brevifolia,

Species in the Droseraceae family

Aldrovanda vesiculosa, Dionaea muscipula, Drosera afra, Drosera camporupestris, Drosera coccipetala, Drosera hartmeyerorum, Drosera liniflora, Drosera longiscapa, Drosera pedicellaris, Drosera peruensis, Drosera rubrifolia, Drosera variegata, Drosera viridis, Drosera allantostigma, Drosera leucostigma, Drosera patens, Drosera prostrata, Drosera rupicola, Drosera sidjamesii, Drosera gibsonii, Drosera schwackei, Drosera aberrans, Drosera schmutzii, Drosera solaris, Drosera amazonica, Drosera ericgreenii, Drosera fontinalis, Drosera ultramafica, Drosera quartzicola, Drosera hookeri, Drosera acaulis, Drosera adelae, Drosera admirabilis, Drosera affinis, Drosera alba, Drosera aliciae, Drosera andersoniana, Drosera anglica, Drosera arcturi, Drosera arenicola, Drosera atrostyla, Drosera auriculata, Drosera badgerupii, Drosera banksii, Drosera barbigera, Drosera beleziana, Drosera bequaertii, Drosera bicolor, Drosera biflora, Drosera binata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-241499: Based on the initial data import
Paul Debbert (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Debbert' in the authors string.