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Round-leaved sundew

Drosera rotundifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Round-leaved sundew, scientifically known as Drosera rotundifolia, is a carnivorous perennial plant native to acidic bogs. Distinguished by its sticky, glandular tentacles, it traps insects to supplement nutrients in nitrogen-poor soils. Historically used in traditional medicine, it offers potential therapeutic properties, particularly for soothing respiratory ailments and coughs.

Family
Droseraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Round-Leaved Sundew · Common Sundew · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Rossolis Rotundifolia · Rorella Rotundifolia · 21 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • rocío de sol

German:

  • Rundblättriger Sonnentau
  • Himmelslöffelkraut
  • Widdertod
  • Herrgottslöffel
  • Himmelstau
  • Rundblättriger Sonnentau
  • Rundblaettriger Sonnentau

French:

  • Drosera à feuilles rondes
  • Droséra à feuilles rondes
  • Drosera a feuilles rondes
  • rossolis à feuilles rondes
  • droséra à feuille ronde
  • droséra à feuilles rondes
  • rossolis à feuilles rondes
  • Rossolis a feuilles rondes

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Drosera rotundifolia

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it falls into the family Droseraceae. It is further identified by the genus Drosera, specifically as the species Drosera rotundifolia.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Caryophyllales WCVP
Family Droseraceae WCVP
Genus Drosera WCVP

Distribution

This plant, known as Drosera rotundifolia, exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural habitats of Denmark and Finland. Its distribution also extends to the Faroe Islands, where it thrives in specific environmental conditions. Furthermore, the species is established within the landscapes of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range reaches as far north as Iceland.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Finland WCVP
Northern Europe Føroyar WCVP
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Iceland WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Northern Europe Norway WCVP
Northern Europe Svalbard WCVP
Northern Europe Sweden WCVP
Middle Europe Austria WCVP

Chemicals

Drosera rotundifolia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-Methyljuglone, Flavonoids, Naphthoquinones, quercetin.

Chemicals reported in Drosera rotundifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
7-Methyljuglone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Naphthoquinones 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

7-Methyljuglone

  1. Biofilm

Flavonoids

  1. Biofilm

Naphthoquinones

  1. Biofilm

quercetin

  1. Die Pharmazie

Medicinal Uses

Drosera rotundifolia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cough, respiratory diseases.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
cough Advances in experimental medicine and biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
respiratory diseases Advances in experimental medicine and biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
whole plant extracts International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆