Drosera prostratoscaposa
About
Drosera prostratoscaposa is a perennial tuberous species in the genus Drosera that is endemic to Western Australia. It grows in a rosette about 8 cm in diameter. It is native to a small area in the Fitzgerald River National Park 40 km south-east of the South Coast Highway in between Albany and Esperance. It grows in fine black sandy soils. It is considered to be closely related to D. macrophylla and D. bulbosa, but differs from these by the presence of multiple jasmine-scented flowers on its scapes and petiolate leaves.
- Family
- Droseraceae
How to use it
Drosera prostratoscaposa is primarily appreciated for its ornamental value due to its striking flowers and unique appearance. It thrives in specific sandy soils, making it an interesting addition to specialized gardens focused on native Australian flora.
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Gardening tip
When planting Drosera prostratoscaposa, ensure you use fine black sandy soil to mimic its natural habitat. This will help the plant thrive and produce its lovely jasmine-scented flowers.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Drosera prostratoscaposa
- Slug
- drosera-prostratoscaposa
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Genus
- Drosera
- Species
- prostratoscaposa
- Wikidata QID
- Q145612
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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