Drosera madagascariensis
Drosera madagascariensis, commonly known as a species of sundew, is a captivating carnivorous plant native to Madagascar. Renowned for its glandular, sticky tentacles, it captures insects to supplement nutrient-poor soils. Beyond its botanical intrigue, this species holds significant interest in traditional medicine for its unique biochemical properties.
- Scientific name: Drosera madagascariensis
- Family: Droseraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Drosera madagascariensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Droseraceae and falls under 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 madagascariensis, is known by several common names depending on the regional language and script used. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 马达加斯加毛毡苔 (zh-hans) and 马达加斯加毛毡苔 (zh-cn), which is also the designation used in Singapore (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 馬達加斯加毛氈苔 (zh-hant), a form that is also utilized in Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 马达加斯加毛毡苔 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 馬達加斯加毛氈苔 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 馬達加斯加毛氈苔 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 马达加斯加毛毡苔 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 马达加斯加毛毡苔 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 馬達加斯加毛氈苔 | Wikidata |
| zh | 馬達加斯加毛氈苔 | Wikidata |
| zh | 马达加斯加茅膏菜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several nations in West Tropical Africa. It can be found growing within the borders of Benin and Guinea. Additionally, its presence extends into the territory of Mali. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of Nigeria. Finally, its range includes the country of Niger.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Drosera madagascariensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include myricetin 3-O-galactoside.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin 3-O-galactoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |