Drosera liniflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
liniflora
ID:
399243
Status:
valid
Authors:
Debbert
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Linzer Biol. Beitr. 34: 796 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398575
Common Names
- Drosera liniflora
- Liniflora Drosera
- Narrow-Leaved Sundew
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Drosera liniflora (also called Narrow-leaved Sundew, among many other common names) is a species of carnivorous plant in the family Droseraceae. It is a small, perennial herb with a creeping stem, growing up to 10 cm tall. It is native to the south-western part of Western Australia. It is found in sandy soils in heathland and shrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Drosera liniflora 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 liniflora 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 liniflora 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 liniflora
Drosera liniflora can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Drosera liniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Drosera liniflora?
Drosera liniflora
What is the common name of Drosera liniflora?
Linear-leaved Sundew
What type of habitat does Drosera liniflora 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-241504: Based on the initial data import
Paul Debbert (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Debbert' in the authors string.