Drosera lunata
Drosera lunaata, commonly known as the Moon Sundew, is a captivating carnivorous plant native to specific wetland ecosystems. Characterized by its shimmering, glandular tentacles, it captures insects to supplement its nutrient-poor habitat. This botanical marvel combines striking aesthetic beauty with fascinating predatory adaptations, making it a specialist in nature.
- Scientific name: Drosera lunata
- Family: Droseraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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, Drosera lunata, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the moon sundew, reflecting its specific epithet. Within Portuguese-speaking regions, it is commonly called mucilagem-de-lua, and in Spanish, it is known as rocío de luna.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |