Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
schwackei
ID:
836020

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Rivadavia

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Carniv. Pl. Newslett. 37: 39 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835355

Common Names

  • Schwackei Drosera
  • Drosera Schwackei
  • Schwackei

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Description

Drosera schwackei (also called Drosera, among many other common names) is a carnivorous plant native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Drosera schwackei is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drosera schwackei has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drosera schwackei can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Drosera schwackei

Drosera schwackei is found in South Africa

Drosera schwackei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drosera schwackei?

Drosera schwackei

What is the natural habitat of Drosera schwackei?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the flowering season of Drosera schwackei?

Late spring to early summer

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-372584: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Fernando Rivadavia (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rivadavia' in the authors string.