Drosera peltata
Crescent-leaved sundew
Drosera peltata, commonly known as the peltate sundew, is a captivating carnivorous plant native to specific wetland habitats. Characterized by its distinctive shield-shaped leaves and glistening, sticky mucilage, it captures insects to supplement its nutrient intake. This specialized adaptation allows it to thrive in nitrogen-poor, acidic soil environments.
- Scientific name: Drosera peltata
- Family: Droseraceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Drosera peltata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized 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, known scientifically as Drosera peltata, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Korea, it is referred to as 끈끈이귀개 (ko), while in Japan, it is called イシモチソウ (ja). In Thailand, the plant is known as หญ้าไฟตะกาด (th), and in Chinese-speaking areas, it is identified as 盾叶茅膏菜 (zh). Additionally, in Cantonese, it is commonly called 茅膏菜 (yue).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 끈끈이귀개 | Wikidata |
| ja | イシモチソウ | Wikidata |
| th | หญ้าไฟตะกาด | Wikidata |
| zh | 盾叶茅膏菜 | Wikidata |
| yue | 茅膏菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 茅膏菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 盾叶茅膏菜 | Wikidata |
| arz | دروسيرا بيلاتا | Wikidata |
| fa | ژالهپوش سپردار | Wikidata |
| ko | 끈끈이귀이개 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning across parts of Oceania. Within Australia, its distribution includes the states of New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania. Beyond the Australian continent, the species is also found in the northern regions of New Zealand. These specific locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse coastal and temperate environments. Consequently, its presence is well-documented across both Australian territories and New Zealand North.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Tasmania | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Drosera peltata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |