Drosera petiolaris
About
Drosera petiolaris is a carnivorous plant in the genus Drosera and is the eponymous species of the petiolaris species complex, which mostly refers to the entire subgenus Lasiocephala. It is native to Northern Australia, including the northern regions of Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and Queensland, and New Guinea; this distribution is the largest in the subgenus and the only that extends beyond Australia. Its leaves are arranged in a compact basal rosette with long, narrow petioles emerging from the center of the rosette. Carnivorous leaves are held at the end of the petiole with long retentive glands.
- Family
- Droseraceae
How to use it
Drosera petiolaris is primarily valued for its unique carnivorous nature, making it an interesting addition to gardens or terrariums. It can help control insect populations naturally, providing an ecological benefit. Additionally, its striking appearance can enhance ornamental displays, attracting curious onlookers.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Drosera petiolaris
- Slug
- drosera-petiolaris
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Genus
- Drosera
- Species
- petiolaris
- Wikidata QID
- Q5308536
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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