Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
viridis
ID:
399276

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rivadavia

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Carniv. Pl. Newslett. 32(3): 87 (2003).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398608

Common Names

  • Drosera viridis
  • Viridis Drosera
  • Green Sundew

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Description

Drosera viridis (also called green sundew, among many other common names) is a small perennial carnivorous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It has a rosette of leaves that are covered in sticky glandular hairs. It grows in wet, boggy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Drosera viridis 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

Drosera viridis has white flowers with yellow centers, and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drosera viridis 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 viridis

Drosera viridis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Drosera viridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drosera viridis?

Drosera viridis

What is the common name of Drosera viridis?

Green Sundew

What type of plant is Drosera viridis?

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-241512: Based on the initial data import
Fernando Rivadavia (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rivadavia' in the authors string.