Drosera arcturi
About
Drosera arcturi is a perennial, insectivorous species of sub-alpine or alpine herb native to Australia and New Zealand. It is one of New Zealand's two alpine species of sundew, the other being Drosera stenopetala. The specific epithet, which translates as "of Arthur" from Latin, is a reference to Mount Arthur, in north-eastern Tasmania, the type locality of the species.
- Family
- Droseraceae
How to use it
Drosera arcturi is primarily valued for its role in controlling insect populations in its native habitats. By trapping and digesting insects, it helps maintain the ecological balance in sub-alpine and alpine ecosystems. Additionally, its unique appearance makes it an interesting ornamental plant for gardens that mimic its natural habitat.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Drosera arcturi
- Slug
- drosera-arcturi
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Genus
- Drosera
- Species
- arcturi
- Wikidata QID
- Q145555
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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