Drosera spatulata
Details Top
| Internal ID | UUID644038c970063555557694 |
| Scientific name | Drosera spatulata |
| Authority | Labill. |
| First published in | Nov. Holl. Pl. 1: 79 (1805) |
General Uses Top
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Drosera spatulata is cultivated and sold as an ornamental carnivorous plant for terrariums, alpine gardens, greenhouse displays, and educational exhibits. Its compact rosette (2–5 cm diameter) and glossy, sticky leaf surfaces make it attractive to hobbyists and botanical collections. The species is propagated commercially by seed and by division of the rosette; seed germination is achieved after a cold‑stratification period of 4–6 weeks at 4 °C, followed by sowing on a nutrient‑poor, well‑drained substrate (e.g., sphagnum peat mixed with silica sand or perlite). Vegetative division is typically performed in spring, producing clonal plantlets that retain the species’ characteristic morphology. The plant’s modest size and low nutrient requirements suit small‑scale terrarium setups and are frequently used in school science curricula to demonstrate carnivorous plant physiology.
In research, D. spatulata serves as a model organism for studies of glandular mucilage secretion, tentacle movement, and the biochemistry of carnivory. DNA sequences from the species (plastid markers such as rbcL, matK, and the nuclear ribosomal ITS region) are deposited in GenBank and employed in phylogenetic analyses that resolve relationships within the genus Drosera. The sticky droplets produced on the tentacles have been examined by scanning electron microscopy and Fourier‑transform infrared spectroscopy, providing data on the chemical nature of the mucopolysaccharide matrix. These investigations contribute to broader understanding of plant–insect adhesion mechanisms and the evolution of carnivory.
Properties relevant to use:
The leaf tentacles secrete a copious, transparent mucilage that forms a water‑retentive polysaccharide gel. This hydrogel exhibits high tack, allowing the plant to capture small arthropods, a property exploited in experimental studies of adhesion and rheology. Chemical analyses of the mucilage have identified arabinogalactan‑type polysaccharides and phenolic compounds such as flavonoids, which influence the gel’s stability and visual transparency. The rosette’s succulence confers tolerance to short periods of desiccation, facilitating transport and post‑sale handling. The small leaf size and low nutrient demand enable successful cultivation under controlled humidity (60–80 %) and moderate light intensity without supplemental feeding.
Sustainability and sourcing:
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) assesses Drosera spatulata as Least Concern, indicating a stable wild population. The species is widely cultivated in horticultural facilities, providing the ornamental market with a reliable source and reducing pressure on wild specimens. Commercial trade is generally unrestricted, and cultivation practices follow established carnivorous‑plant horticulture guidelines (e.g., use of inert, nutrient‑poor substrates and high‑humidity environments). Propagation by seed and division supports sustainable production while maintaining genetic diversity.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Drosera spatulata var. gympiensis | R.P.Gibson & I.Snyder | Carniv. Pl. Newslett. 34: 56 (2005) |
| Drosera spatulata var. bakoensis | A.Fleischm. & Chi.C.Lee | Carniv. Pl. Newslett. 38: 4 (2009) |
| Drosera burmanni | DC. | Prodr. 1: 318 (1824) |
| Drosera loureiroi | Hook. & Arn. | Bot. Beechey Voy. : 167 (1833) |
| Drosera lovellae | F.M.Bailey | Bot. Bull. Dept. Agric. Queensland 7: 61 (1893) |
| Drosera propinqua | R.Cunn. | Ann. Nat. Hist. 4: 109 (1840) |
| Drosera spatulata var. loureiroi | (Hook. & Arn.) Y.Z.Ruan | Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19: 341 (1981) |
| Drosera triflora | Colenso | Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 22: 461 (1889 publ. 1890) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| Japanese | コモウセンゴケ |
| Korean | 좀끈끈이주걱 |
| Polish | rosiczka łyżeczkowata |
| Slovenian | žličasta rosika |
| Vietnamese | bắt ruồi lá hình thìa |
| Chinese | 匙叶茅膏菜 |
| Chinese | 小毛氈苔 |
| Chinese | 宽苞茅膏菜 |
| Chinese | 小毛毡苔 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Asia-temperate click to expand
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China
- China Southeast
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Eastern Asia
- Japan
- Korea
- Nansei-shoto
- Taiwan
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China
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Asia-tropical click to expand
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Malesia
- Borneo
- Malaya
- Philippines
- Sumatera
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Papuasia
- New Guinea
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Malesia
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Australasia click to expand
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Australia
- New South Wales
- Queensland
- Tasmania
- Victoria
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New Zealand
- New Zealand North
- New Zealand South
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Australia
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Pacific click to expand
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Northwestern Pacific
- Caroline Islands
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Northwestern Pacific
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000946185 |
| Tropicos | 11400006 |
| INPN | 1006010 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321972-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-64589 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 775297 |
| Observations.org | 433902 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 16681 |
| IPNI | 321972-1 |
| iNaturalist | 122208 |
| GBIF | 3191227 |
| Freebase | /m/076h12 |
| EPPO | DRSSP |
| EOL | 2886788 |
| Elurikkus | 374572 |
| Wikipedia | Drosera_spatulata |
| CMAUP | NPO11698 |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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| Accession | Assembly | |||||
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| Name | Level | Submitter | Released | Coverage | Size | |
| GCA_035668315.1 | ASM3566831v1 | Scaffold | Iridian Genomes | 2024-01-16 | 90 | 360.07 Mb |
Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
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| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones / Flavonols | |||||
| Eupatin | 5317287 | Click to see | 360.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides / Flavonoid-3-O-glycosides | |||||
| Patuletin 3-glucoside | 11968829 | Click to see | 494.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 6-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| [2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-4-oxochromen-3-yl] sulfate | 21676165 | Click to see | 411.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Centaureidin | 5315773 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(O2)C=C(C(=C3O)OC)O)OC)O | 360.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Desmethoxycentaureidin | 5469524 | Click to see | 330.29 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Hispidulin | 5281628 | Click to see | 300.26 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / O-methylated flavonoids / 7-O-methylated flavonoids | |||||
| Artemetin | 5320351 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(C(=C(C=C3O2)OC)OC)O)OC)OC | 388.40 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Casticin | 5315263 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C2=C(C(=O)C3=C(C(=C(C=C3O2)OC)OC)O)OC)O | 374.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Eupatorin | 97214 | Click to see COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C2=CC(=O)C3=C(C(=C(C=C3O2)OC)OC)O)O | 344.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
| Salvigenin | 161271 | Click to see | 328.30 | unknown | via CMAUP database |
Collections Top
| In private collections | 0 |
| In public collections | 0 |