Drosera microphylla
About
Drosera microphylla, the golden rainbow, is an erect perennial tuberous species in the carnivorous plant genus Drosera. It is endemic to Western Australia and grows on granite outcrops or in sandy or laterite soils. D. microphylla produces small, circular, peltate carnivorous leaves along erect stems that can be 10–40 cm (4–16 in) high. It blooms from June to September, displaying its large golden sepals and smaller, variably-coloured petals. In populations near Perth, the petals are red, whereas petal colour near Albany tends to be orange. Some plants east of Esperance have white petals.
- Family
- Droseraceae
How to use it
Drosera microphylla is primarily valued for its unique carnivorous nature, making it a popular choice among plant enthusiasts and collectors. Its ability to thrive in nutrient-poor soils highlights its ecological role in controlling insect populations. Additionally, its striking flowers can serve as an ornamental feature in gardens, attracting attention and admiration.
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Gardening tip
If you're planting golden rainbow, make sure to choose a spot with sandy or laterite soil. This plant thrives in well-drained conditions, so avoid heavy, compacted soils that retain too much moisture.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Drosera microphylla
- Slug
- drosera-microphylla
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Genus
- Drosera
- Species
- microphylla
- Wikidata QID
- Q5308529
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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