Family: Droseraceae
Author: Labill.
Bibliography: Nov. Holl. Pl. 1: 78 (1805)
Year: 1805
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Drosera
Vegetable: False
Observations: S. & E. Australia, New Zealand, Chatham Is.
Description
Forked sundew is a carnivorous plant scientifically known as Drosera binata, first described in 1805 by the botanist Labill. This fascinating species belongs to the Droseraceae family and is notable for its unique forked leaves that are adept at trapping and digesting insects. The plant’s intriguing appearance and remarkable insect-catching ability make it a point of interest for botanists and plant enthusiasts alike.
Drosera binata thrives in a variety of habitats across Southern and Eastern Australia, New Zealand, and the Chatham Islands. These regions provide the moist, nutrient-poor soil conditions that the forked sundew prefers, allowing it to supplement its nutrient intake by capturing prey. The plant’s sticky glandular hairs are a key feature, secreting a adhesive substance that ensnares unsuspecting insects. Once captured, the leaves slowly curl around the prey, enhancing digestion through enzyme secretion.
The forked sundew plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, controlling insect populations and contributing to the biodiversity of the areas it inhabits. Its ability to survive in poor soil conditions through carnivory is an excellent example of evolutionary adaptation.
In conclusion, Drosera binata, or forked sundew, is a remarkable plant species with distinctive characteristics and ecological significance. Its presence across various regions in Australia, New Zealand, and the Chatham Islands underscores its adaptability and functional role in these ecosystems.
Common Names
Eng: forked sundew, sundew
En: Forked Sundew, Sundew
Zh: 叉葉毛氈苔
Fi: Haarukihokki
Ru: Росянка двусложная
Synonyms
- Drosera binata var. multifida (Mazrimas)
- Drosera binata var. dichotoma (Mazrimas)
- Drosera dichotoma (Banks & Sol. ex Sm.)
- Drosera intermedia (R.Cunn. ex A.Cunn.)
- Dismophyla binata ((Labill.) Raf.)
- Drosera pedata (Pers.)
- Drosera billardierei (Tratt. ex Steud.)
- Drosera binata var. rubra (W.Bull)
- Drosera flagellifera (Colenso)
- Drosera cunninghamii (Walp.)
Distribution
- Chatham Is. (native)
- New South Wales (native)
- New Zealand North (native)
- New Zealand South (native)
- Queensland (native)
- South Australia (native)
- Tasmania (native)
- Victoria (native)
- Western Australia (native)
Additional Images
Leaf
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Habit
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Flower
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3191053)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321796-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Drosera binata Labill.)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Forb/herb
Growth
Ph maximum: 4.5
Ph minimum: 4.0
Light: 8
Atmospheric humidity: 9
Soil nutriments: 2