Drosera rubrifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubrifolia
ID:
399257
Status:
valid
Authors:
Debbert
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Linzer Biol. Beitr. 34: 798 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398589
Common Names
- Drosera rubrifolia
- Rubrifolia Drosera
- Red-Leaved Sundew
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Drosera rubrifolia (also called Red Sundew, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Americas. It is a carnivorous plant with small, round leaves that are covered in red tentacles with sticky glands. It grows in wet, sunny areas, such as bogs, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Drosera rubrifolia is a carnivorous plant that is used to decorate gardens and terrariums. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Drosera rubrifolia 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 rubrifolia 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 rubrifolia
Drosera rubrifolia is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Drosera rubrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Drosera rubrifolia?
Drosera rubrifolia
What is the common name of Drosera rubrifolia?
Red-leaved Sundew
What type of plant is Drosera rubrifolia?
Carnivorous plant
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-241508: Based on the initial data import
Paul Debbert (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Debbert' in the authors string.