Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
leucostigma
ID:
809185

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.G.Marchant & Lowrie) Lowrie & Conran

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 539 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808519



Common Names

  • Leucostigma Drosera
  • Leucostigma Drosera
  • Leucostigma Drosera


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Description

Drosera leucostigma (also called White-spotted Sundew, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Droseraceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including moist, sandy soils, heaths, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Drosera leucostigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used to make medicinal teas and tinctures for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drosera leucostigma has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drosera leucostigma can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Drosera leucostigma

Drosera leucostigma is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Drosera leucostigma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drosera leucostigma?

Drosera leucostigma

What is the natural habitat of Drosera leucostigma?

Grassy woodland and heathland

What is the flowering period of Drosera leucostigma?

August to October

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-346753: Based on the initial data import
Allen Lowrie (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowrie' in the authors string.
Neville Marchant (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Marchant' in the authors string.
John Godfrey Conran (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conran' in the authors string.