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Drosera porrecta

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About

A perennial, tuberous species notable for its endemic range in Western Australia. It is characterized by its growth habit and its preference for well-drained sandy soils.

Field notes

Morphology

Grows up to 45 cm tall.

Distribution & habitat

Endemic to Western Australia, specifically the region from Eneabba and Marchagee south to an area around Pinjarra, including the Darling Range and Mount Cooke.

History & etymology

First formally described by Johann Georg Christian Lehmann in 1844.

Conservation

Assessed as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List.

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Habitat

Altitude
Not recorded
Altitude class
—
Native to
Australia

Cultivation

Difficulty
intermediate
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