Drosera oreopodion
About
Drosera oreopodion is a species of sundew and a member of the carnivorous plant family Droseraceae. It is endemic to the foothills of the Darling Range of Western Australia. It is most noteworthy for being the smallest of all carnivorous plants, with leaves only 5.5 mm (0.22 in) length, of which the sticky, circular lamina is only 1.5 mm wide. It is a fairly recent discovery, being unknown prior to 1987 when discovered by Allen Lowrie. The very thin inflorescence is 3.5 cm (1.4 in) height.
- Family
- Droseraceae
How to use it
Drosera oreopodion is primarily of interest for its unique carnivorous properties. It can be grown in gardens to help control insect populations naturally, making it an ecological ally. Additionally, its striking appearance can serve as an ornamental plant for enthusiasts of unusual flora.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Drosera oreopodion
- Slug
- drosera-oreopodion
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Genus
- Drosera
- Species
- oreopodion
- Wikidata QID
- Q1260480
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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