Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
gibsonii
ID:
835985

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Mann

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 16: 321 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835320

Common Names

  • Gibson's Drosera
  • Drosera Gibsonii
  • Gibson's

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Description

Drosera gibsonii (also called Gibson's sundew, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Australia. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m and has a rhizomatous root system. It is found in moist habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Drosera gibsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drosera gibsonii is a small, white, 5-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small, rounded leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drosera gibsonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Droseraceae. It is native to Australia. It is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated from seed or division.

Where to Find Drosera gibsonii

Drosera gibsonii is found in Australia.

Drosera gibsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drosera gibsonii?

Drosera gibsonii

What is the common name of Drosera gibsonii?

Gibson's Sundew

Where is Drosera gibsonii native to?

Australia

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-372549: Based on the initial data import
Phill Mann: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Mann' in the authors string.