Drosera hamiltonii
About
Drosera hamiltonii, the rosy sundew, is a small, compact species in the carnivorous plant genus Drosera and is the only species in the monotypic subgenus Stelogyne. The glandular leaves are about 2 cm (0.8 in) long and arranged in a rosette. In November and December, pink flowers on 30 cm (12 in) tall scapes bloom. It is endemic to coastal swamps in south-west Western Australia. It was first described by Cecil Rollo Payton Andrews in 1903 and placed in section Stelogyne as the only species by Ludwig Diels in 1906. In 1994, Rüdiger Seine and Wilhelm Barthlott suggested D. hamiltonii belonged in their section Drosera, reducing section Stelogyne to synonymy with section Drosera. In 1996, Jan Schlauer revised the genus classification and elevated section Stelogyne to a subgenus, arguing that the unique fused styles requires segregation at more than a sectional rank.
- Family
- Droseraceae
How to use it
The rosy sundew is primarily valued for its ornamental appeal due to its unique carnivorous nature and attractive pink flowers. It can be a fascinating addition to a bog garden or a terrarium, where its insect-trapping abilities can be observed. Additionally, it plays a role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations in its native habitat.
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Gardening tip
If you're planting rosy sundew, make sure to keep it in a moist environment, as it thrives in coastal swamps. Plant it in a pot with a mix of peat and sand to mimic its natural habitat, and ensure it receives plenty of sunlight for healthy growth.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Drosera hamiltonii
- Slug
- drosera-hamiltonii
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Genus
- Drosera
- Species
- hamiltonii
- Wikidata QID
- Q310672
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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