Drosophyllum lusitanicum
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| Internal ID | UUID644028bf0f92a628657995 |
| Scientific name | Drosophyllum lusitanicum |
| Authority | (L.) Link |
| First published in | Neues J. Bot. 1(2): 53 (1806) |
General Uses Top
Suggest a correction!**Scientific/model organism use:**
Drosophyllum lusitanicum serves as a model organism in studies of carnivorous plant evolution, particularly the development and function of its specialized mucilaginous glandular trichomes. Research focuses on molecular mechanisms of prey attraction, adhesion, and enzyme secretion (e.g., proteases). Its genome is a reference for comparative genomics within the Caryophyllales. Collections support community resources like seed exchanges for controlled cultivation studies.
**Properties relevant to use:**
The sticky, polysaccharide-rich mucilage produced by glandular trichomes exhibits strong adhesive properties for protein-rich prey, making it valuable for studying molecular adaptations to carnivory. Seeds have specific dormancy requirements linked to Mediterranean fire ecology.
**Sustainability and sourcing:**
Populations are locally endangered due to habitat loss and over-collection for the horticultural trade. Conservation relies on protecting coastal heathland habitats and prohibiting wild collection. Cultivation requires specialized techniques (e.g., inert substrates, mineral-free water) and is managed by botanical gardens and specialized growers to supply research material.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Rorella lusitanica | (L.) Raf. | Fl. Tellur. 3: 36. 1837 [1836 publ. Nov-Dec 1837] |
| Spergulus droseroides | Brot. ex Steud. | Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 618 (1841) |
| Drosera lusitanica | L. | Sp. Pl. : 282 (1753) |
| Spergula droseroides | Brot. | Fl. Lusit. 2: 215. 1804. |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| Spanish | drosophyllaceae |
| Catalan | drosofil·làcia |
| Czech | rosnolist lusitánský |
| German | drosera lusitanica |
| German | taublatt |
| Persian | ژالهپوش پرتغالی |
| Croatian | konopni list |
| Armenian | ռասոլիստ |
| Indonesian | drosophyllaceae |
| Japanese | ドロソフィルム |
| Korean | 드로소필룸 |
| Lithuanian | luzitaninė rasotė |
| Malayalam | ഡ്രോസോഫില്ലം |
| Dutch | drosophyllaceae |
| Polish | rosolistnikowate |
| Russian | Росолист |
| Tamil | திரொசோபில்லம் |
| Vietnamese | họ gọng vó iberia |
| Chinese | 露松 |
| Chinese | 露叶毛毡苔科 |
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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Africa click to expand
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Northern Africa
- Morocco
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Northern Africa
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Europe click to expand
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Southwestern Europe
- Portugal
- Spain
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Southwestern Europe
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000794123 |
| Tropicos | 50150665 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321999-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-332688 |
| Open Tree Of Life | 587613 |
| Observations.org | 132660 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 4373 |
| IPNI | 321999-1 |
| iNaturalist | 123288 |
| GBIF | 3191259 |
| Freebase | /m/03kb62 |
| EPPO | DRQLU |
| EOL | 5471391 |
| Elurikkus | 374575 |
| USDA GRIN | 14701 |
| Wikipedia | Drosophyllum_lusitanicum |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
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| Accession | Assembly | |||||
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| Name | Level | Submitter | Released | Coverage | Size | |
| GCA_032274825.1 | ASM3227482v1 | Scaffold | Iridian Genomes | 2023-10-02 | 50 | 502.76 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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| > Benzenoids / Naphthalenes / Naphthalenecarboxylic acids and derivatives / Naphthalenecarboxylic acids | |||||
| 2-Naphthalenecarboxylic acid, 5-hydroxy-4-methoxy- | 10751276 | Click to see | 218.20 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 |
| 5-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid methyl ester | 73013846 | Click to see COC1=C2C(=CC(=C1)C(=O)OC)C=CC=C2O | 232.23 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 |
| > Benzenoids / Naphthalenes / Naphthoquinones | |||||
| 3-Chloro-5-hydroxy-2-methylnaphthalene-1,4-dione | 338719 | Click to see | 222.62 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 |
| Plumbagin | 10205 | Click to see | 188.18 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 https://doi.org/10.1016/0168-1656(96)01537-4 |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates / Glycosyl compounds / Phenolic glycosides | |||||
| (2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-(4,8-dihydroxy-3-methylnaphthalen-1-yl)oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol | 14482771 | Click to see | 352.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 |
| 4-methoxy-5-[(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid | 637228 | Click to see COC1=C2C(=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)C=CC=C2OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O | 380.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 |
| 4-Methoxy-5-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxynaphthalene-2-carboxylic acid | 20979923 | Click to see | 380.30 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid C-glycosides | |||||
| 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-6-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl)chromen-4-one | 6426860 | Click to see | 448.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 |
| 5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-6-(3,4,5-Trihydroxy-6-(Hydroxymethyl)Oxan-2-Yl)Chromen-4-One | 4475102 | Click to see | 432.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 |
| Isoorientin | 114776 | Click to see | 448.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 |
| Isovitexin | 162350 | Click to see | 432.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid C-glycosides / Flavonoid 8-C-glycosides | |||||
| 5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-8-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]chromen-4-one | 5378180 | Click to see C1=CC(=CC=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(O2)C(=C(C=C3O)O)C4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O | 432.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 |
| Homo-orientin | 5382105 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(O2)C(=C(C=C3O)O)C4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O)O | 448.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 |
| Orientin | 5281675 | Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=CC(=O)C3=C(O2)C(=C(C=C3O)O)C4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O)O)O | 448.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 |
| Vitexin | 5280441 | Click to see | 432.40 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 |
| > Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Isoflavonoids / O-methylated isoflavonoids / 7-O-methylated isoflavonoids / 7-O-methylisoflavones | |||||
| 5,2'-Dihydroxy-7,8-dimethoxyisoflavone | 14034287 | Click to see | 314.29 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00258-3 |
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| In public collections | 0 |