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sundews

Drosera · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Sundews, scientifically known as Drosera, is a fascinating genus of carnivorous plants renowned for their glistening, sticky tentacles. These specialized plants thrive in nutrient-poor soils by trapping and digesting insects. Beyond their botanical wonder, various species offer significant medicinal potential, particularly in traditional remedies for respiratory and digestive health.

Family
Droseraceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Sundew · Sundews · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Rossolis · Freatulina · 5 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Drosera

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • rocío de sol
  • rocio de sol
  • Rocíos del sol
  • Rocío de sol

German:

  • Sonnentau

French:

  • Droséra
  • Rossolis
  • Droséra

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Droseraceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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 specific geographical distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Furthermore, its presence extends to the northern landscapes of Finland and the island of Iceland. The species is also documented within the territory of Great Britain. Finally, its habitat includes the unique environment of the Føroyaar islands.

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

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Drosera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, NAPHTHOQUINONE.

Chemicals reported in Drosera
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
NAPHTHOQUINONE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoids

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

NAPHTHOQUINONE

  1. International journal of molecular sciences