Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
809189

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.G.Marchant & Lowrie) Lowrie

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 15: 374 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808523

Common Names

  • Patent Drosera
  • Patent Drosera
  • Patent Drosera

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Description

Drosera prostrata (also called Prostrate Sundew, among many other common names) is a species of carnivorous plant in the Droseraceae family. It is a small herbaceous plant, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in wet heathlands and swamps. It is also found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Drosera prostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used to make medicinal teas and tinctures for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drosera prostrata has small, white flowers with five petals and five stamens. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drosera prostrata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Drosera prostrata

Drosera prostrata is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Drosera prostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drosera prostrata?

Drosera prostrata

What is the natural habitat of Drosera prostrata?

Grassy woodland and heathland

What is the flowering period of Drosera prostrata?

August to October

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-346757: Based on the initial data import
Allen Lowrie (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowrie' in the authors string.
Neville Marchant (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Marchant' in the authors string.