Skip to content

Drosera oreopodion

intermediate Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
Public domainPublic domainfalsefalse This work has been released into the public domain by its author, Cygnis insignis. This applies worldwide.In some countries this may not be legally possible; if so:Cygnis insignis grants anyone the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law. · Public domain

About

This species is notable for being one of the smallest carnivorous plants, featuring tiny, sticky leaves and a delicate inflorescence.

Field notes

Morphology

The leaves are small, with a sticky, circular lamina only 1.5 mm wide, and the overall leaf length is 5.5 mm. The inflorescence is very thin, almost capillary, and reaches a height of 3.5 cm.

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to the foothills of the Darling Range in Western Australia.

History & etymology

Discovered by Allen Lowrie prior to 1987.

Conservation

Assessed as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List.

Read the full article on Wikipedia →

Habitat

Altitude
Not recorded
Altitude class
—
Native to
Australia

Cultivation

Difficulty
intermediate
Crossed Drosera oreopodion with another species?Register the cross. If it's not documented yet you'll be the first contributor; if someone already registered it, you'll be taken there to add your photo.