Drosera lunata
Drosera lunata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Drosera lunaata, scientifically known as Drosera lunaata, is a captivating carnivorous plant renowned for its striking appearance and unique biological adaptations. Native to specific wetland habitats, this species employs specialized glandular tentacles to ensnare prey, providing essential nutrients in nutrient-poor soils while adding exquisite beauty to botanical collections.
- Family
- Droseraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Drosera Peltata Var. Lunata · Drosera Lobbiana · 6 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Drosera lunataSynonyms
- Drosera peltata var. lunata
- Drosera lobbiana
- Drosera insolita
- Drosera nipponica
- Drosera muscipula
- Drosera peltata var. glabrata
- Drosera peltata var. multisepala
- Drosera peltata var. nipponica
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Drosera lunata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Droseraceae and the genus Drosera.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Droseraceae |
| Genus | Drosera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of East Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Its presence also extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Furthermore, the species is distributed beyond mainland China into the islands of Japan. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the plant thrives across Eastern Asia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Life history
The life history of Drosera lunata is characterized by its specialized survival strategies within its specific ecological niche, functioning primarily as a cryptophyte to ensure persistence through unfavorable environmental conditions. As a geophyte, the plant relies on underground storage organs to endure periods of dormancy, allowing it to regenerate when seasonal conditions become optimal for growth. This life cycle involves a strategic approach to resource management, where the plant remains protected beneath the substrate, transitioning between active vegetative phases and periods of quiescence. By utilizing these underground structures, Drosera lunata can navigate seasonal fluctuations in moisture and temperature, ensuring its long-term survival and ability to re-emerge to complete its reproductive stages.
- Life form :
- geophyte
- Life form :
- cryptophyte
Morphology
The morphology of Drosera lunata is characterized by its growth habit as a self-supporting climber, meaning it possesses the structural integrity to maintain its own posture without the need for external support. It functions as an independent organism, showing no parasitic tendencies toward host plants, and is strictly terrestrial in its ecological niche rather than occupying an epiphytic existence.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Parasite :
- independent
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Drosera lunata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Droserone, Hydroxydroserone, Plumbagin, STIGMASTEROL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Droserone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hydroxydroserone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plumbagin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Droserone
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Hydroxydroserone
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Plumbagin
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
STIGMASTEROL
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica