Drosera coccipetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccipetala
ID:
399236
Status:
valid
Authors:
Debbert
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Linzer Biol. Beitr. 34: 795 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398568
Common Names
- Drosera coccipetala
- Coccipetala Drosera
- Scarlet Sundew
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Drosera coccipetala (also called Scarlet Sundew, among many other common names) is a species of carnivorous plant native to North America. 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 coccipetala is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is also used in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Drosera coccipetala are small, white and bell-shaped, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are grayish-green in color, with long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Drosera coccipetala is a small, perennial, carnivorous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil, and full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a terrarium or greenhouse, as it is sensitive to cold temperatures.
Where to Find Drosera coccipetala
Drosera coccipetala can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Drosera coccipetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Drosera coccipetala?
Drosera coccipetala
What is the common name of Drosera coccipetala?
Scarlet Sundew
What type of habitat does Drosera coccipetala prefer?
It prefers moist, sunny areas with sandy soil.
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-241501: Based on the initial data import
Paul Debbert (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Debbert' in the authors string.