Drosera macrophylla
About
Drosera macrophylla, the showy sundew, is a perennial tuberous species in the genus Drosera that is endemic to Western Australia. It grows in a rosette with leaves 4 cm (2 in) long and 2 cm (1 in) wide. It is a common species east of Perth. It grows in loam soils. It flowers from June to October. D. macrophylla was first described by John Lindley in his 1839 publication A sketch of the vegetation of the Swan River Colony. In 1992, Allen Lowrie and Sherwin Carlquist described a new subspecies, D. macrophylla subsp. monantha, which is distinguished from D. macrophylla subsp. macrophylla by its single-flowered or rarely biflowered inflorescences. Subspecies monantha is abundant in the Bruce Rock/Merredin region. The specific epithet macrophylla originates from Greek words makros (large) and phyllon (leaf) meaning 'large-leaved'.
- Family
- Droseraceae
How to use it
The showy sundew is primarily known for its insect-trapping abilities, making it a unique addition to gardens focused on attracting beneficial insects. Its striking appearance also makes it an ornamental choice for carnivorous plant enthusiasts. Additionally, its ability to thrive in nutrient-poor soils can help improve soil health in certain garden areas.
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Gardening tip
When planting the showy sundew, make sure to use loamy soil to mimic its natural habitat. This will help it thrive and catch those pesky insects effectively.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Drosera macrophylla
- Slug
- drosera-macrophylla
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Genus
- Drosera
- Species
- macrophylla
- Wikidata QID
- Q5308526
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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