Drosera capensis
Cape sundew
Drosera capensis, commonly known as the Cape Sundew, is a captivating carnivorous plant native to South Africa. Characterized by its delicate, glandular leaves, it utilizes sticky mucilage to ensnare insects. Beyond its botanical beauty, this species offers fascinating potential in ethnobotany and studies regarding unique bioactive plant compounds.
- Scientific name: Drosera capensis
- Family: Droseraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, Drosera capeensis is a member of the Droseraceae family within the genus Drosera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Droseraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Drosera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Drosera capensis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Chinese, it is called 好望角毛毡苔 (zh-hans), 好望角毛氈苔 (zh-hant), or 好望角毛氈苔 (zh-hk). In German, it is known as Kap-Sonnentau, while in Czech, the common name is rosnatka kapská.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 好望角毛毡苔 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 好望角毛氈苔 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 好望角毛氈苔 | Wikidata |
| de | Kap-Sonnentau | Wikidata |
| cs | rosnatka kapská | Wikidata |
| pl | Rosiczka przylądkowa | Wikidata |
| ru | Росянка капская | Wikidata |
| az | Kap şehçiçəyi | Wikidata |
| ar | ندية رأس الرجاء | Wikidata |
| nl | Kaapse zonnedauw | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across several distinct global regions. In its native habitat, it is found within the Cape Provinces of Southern Africa. Beyond Africa, the species also occurs naturally in the state of New South Wales in Australia. Furthermore, it has established a presence in the Southwestern United States, specifically within California. These diverse locations highlight the significant range inhabited by Drosera capensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
Chemicals
Drosera capensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, jasmonic acid, naphthoquinone, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jasmonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naphthoquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Drosera capensis has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium smegmatis, asthma, cough, eczema, infections.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium smegmatis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eczema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |