Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
insolita
ID:
946636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 17: 307 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945974



Common Names

  • Sundew
  • Insolita Sundew
  • Insolita Drosera


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Description

Drosera insolita (also called 'Unusual Sundew', among many other common names) is a species of carnivorous plant native to South America. It is a small, perennial herb with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves covered in sticky, red glands. It grows in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Drosera insolita is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant. It is also used in the production of insecticides and pesticides, as it is known to be toxic to some insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drosera insolita has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drosera insolita is a small, perennial sundew native to Australia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-draining, sandy soil and bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, sandy soil and lightly covered with a thin layer of sand. Keep the soil moist and germination should occur in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Drosera insolita

Drosera insolita is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria.

Species in the Drosera genus

Drosera afra, Drosera camporupestris, Drosera coccipetala, Drosera hartmeyerorum, Drosera liniflora, Drosera longiscapa, Drosera pedicellaris, Drosera peruensis, Drosera rubrifolia, Drosera variegata, Drosera viridis, Drosera allantostigma, Drosera leucostigma, Drosera patens, Drosera prostrata, Drosera rupicola, Drosera sidjamesii, Drosera gibsonii, Drosera schwackei, Drosera aberrans, Drosera schmutzii, Drosera solaris, Drosera amazonica, Drosera ericgreenii, Drosera fontinalis, Drosera ultramafica, Drosera quartzicola, Drosera hookeri, Drosera acaulis, Drosera adelae, Drosera admirabilis, Drosera affinis, Drosera alba, Drosera aliciae, Drosera andersoniana, Drosera anglica, Drosera arcturi, Drosera arenicola, Drosera atrostyla, Drosera auriculata, Drosera badgerupii, Drosera banksii, Drosera barbigera, Drosera beleziana, Drosera bequaertii, Drosera bicolor, Drosera biflora, Drosera binata, Drosera brevicornis, Drosera brevifolia,

Species in the Droseraceae family

Aldrovanda vesiculosa, Dionaea muscipula, Drosera afra, Drosera camporupestris, Drosera coccipetala, Drosera hartmeyerorum, Drosera liniflora, Drosera longiscapa, Drosera pedicellaris, Drosera peruensis, Drosera rubrifolia, Drosera variegata, Drosera viridis, Drosera allantostigma, Drosera leucostigma, Drosera patens, Drosera prostrata, Drosera rupicola, Drosera sidjamesii, Drosera gibsonii, Drosera schwackei, Drosera aberrans, Drosera schmutzii, Drosera solaris, Drosera amazonica, Drosera ericgreenii, Drosera fontinalis, Drosera ultramafica, Drosera quartzicola, Drosera hookeri, Drosera acaulis, Drosera adelae, Drosera admirabilis, Drosera affinis, Drosera alba, Drosera aliciae, Drosera andersoniana, Drosera anglica, Drosera arcturi, Drosera arenicola, Drosera atrostyla, Drosera auriculata, Drosera badgerupii, Drosera banksii, Drosera barbigera, Drosera beleziana, Drosera bequaertii, Drosera bicolor, Drosera biflora, Drosera binata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-64390: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Taton (1914-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taton' in the authors string.