Drosera prostrata
About
Drosera prostrata is a tuberous perennial species in the family Droseraceae that is endemic to Western Australia. It produces 4 to 5 prostrate lateral stems that are 3.5 to 15 cm long. The prostrate growth habit is what sets it apart from all other members of the section Stolonifera. It is native to a region along the Western Australian coast from the Tamala area near Shark Bay south to Binnu. It grows in well-drained sandy soils and flowers from May to June.
- Family
- Droseraceae
How to use it
Drosera prostrata is primarily appreciated for its ecological role as a carnivorous plant, helping to control insect populations in its native habitat. It can also be grown ornamentally in gardens that mimic its natural sandy, well-drained soil environment.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
If you're planting Drosera prostrata, make sure to use well-drained sandy soil to help it thrive. This plant loves to spread out, so give it enough space to grow its flat, prostrate stems.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Drosera prostrata
- Slug
- drosera-prostrata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Genus
- Drosera
- Species
- prostrata
- Wikidata QID
- Q5308539
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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