Drosophyllum lusitanicum

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Internal ID UUID644028bf0f92a628657995
Scientific name Drosophyllum lusitanicum
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First published in Neues J. Bot. 1(2): 53 (1806)

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**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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Accession Assembly
Name Level Submitter Released Coverage Size
GCA_032274825.1 ASM3227482v1 Scaffold Iridian Genomes 2023-10-02 50 502.76 Mb

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Title Authors Publication Released IDs
Combination of ethyl acetate fraction from Calotropis gigantea stem bark and sorafenib induces apoptosis in HepG2 cells Chaisupasakul P, Pekthong D, Wangteeraprasert A, Kaewkong W, Somran J, Kaewpaeng N, Parhira S, Srisawang P PLoS One 25-Mar-2024
PMCID:PMC10962855
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0300051
PMID:38527038
Comparative analysis and characterization of the chloroplast genome of Krascheninnikovia ceratoides (Amarathaceae): a xerophytic semi-shrub exhibiting drought resistance and high-quality traits Liu Y, Zheng C, Su X, Chen J, Li X, Sun C, Nizamani MM BMC Genom Data 29-Jan-2024
PMCID:PMC10826016
doi:10.1186/s12863-024-01197-y
PMID:38287264
Do Cuticular Gaps Make It Possible to Study the Composition of the Cell Walls in the Glands of Drosophyllum lusitanicum? Płachno BJ, Kapusta M, Stolarczyk P, Świątek P Int J Mol Sci 21-Jan-2024
PMCID:PMC10816202
doi:10.3390/ijms25021320
PMID:38279320
Distinctive plastome evolution in carnivorous angiosperms Fu CN, Wicke S, Zhu AD, Li DZ, Gao LM BMC Plant Biol 20-Dec-2023
PMCID:PMC10731798
doi:10.1186/s12870-023-04682-1
PMID:38124058
The Localization of Cell Wall Components in the Quadrifids of Whole-Mount Immunolabeled Utricularia dichotoma Traps Płachno BJ, Kapusta M Int J Mol Sci 19-Dec-2023
PMCID:PMC10778831
doi:10.3390/ijms25010056
PMID:38203227
Differences in the Occurrence of Cell Wall Components between Distinct Cell Types in Glands of Drosophyllum lusitanicum Płachno BJ, Kapusta M, Stolarczyk P, Świątek P, Lichtscheidl I Int J Mol Sci 10-Oct-2023
PMCID:PMC10606540
doi:10.3390/ijms242015045
PMID:37894725
Is the co-option of jasmonate signalling for botanical carnivory a universal trait for all carnivorous plants? Pavlovič A, Koller J, Vrobel O, Chamrád I, Lenobel R, Tarkowski P J Exp Bot 14-Sep-2023
PMCID:PMC10735409
doi:10.1093/jxb/erad359
PMID:37708289
Biological Potential of Carnivorous Plants from Nepenthales Wójciak M, Feldo M, Stolarczyk P, Płachno BJ Molecules 21-Apr-2023
PMCID:PMC10146735
doi:10.3390/molecules28083639
PMID:37110873
Is the Phytotoxic Effect of Digestive Fluid of Nepenthes x ventrata on Tomato Related to Reactive Oxygen Species? Staszek P, Piekarniak M, Wal A, Krasuska U, Gniazdowska A Plants (Basel) 08-Feb-2023
PMCID:PMC9965080
doi:10.3390/plants12040755
PMID:36840103
Ocbil Theory as a Potential Unifying Framework for Investigating Narrow Endemism in Mediterranean Climate Regions Hopper SD Plants (Basel) 01-Feb-2023
PMCID:PMC9920797
doi:10.3390/plants12030645
PMID:36771726
Quantification of Protein Uptake by Endocytosis in Carnivorous Nepenthales Ivesic C, Krammer S, Koller-Peroutka M, Laarouchi A, Gruber D, Lang I, Lichtscheidl IK, Adlassnig W Plants (Basel) 11-Jan-2023
PMCID:PMC9863405
doi:10.3390/plants12020341
PMID:36679054
Vascular Plants from the Journey through Portugal (1797–1801) by Hoffmannsegg and Link at the Herbarium of the Real Jardín Botánico of Madrid Medina L, Aedo C Plants (Basel) 19-Sep-2022
PMCID:PMC9501163
doi:10.3390/plants11182438
PMID:36145838
Polyketide reductases in defense‐related parasorboside biosynthesis in Gerbera hybrida share processing strategies with microbial polyketide synthase systems Zhu L, Pietiäinen M, Kontturi J, Turkkelin A, Elomaa P, Teeri TH New Phytol 22-Jul-2022
PMCID:PMC9541798
doi:10.1111/nph.18328
PMID:35719102
Fire-Related Cues Significantly Promote Seed Germination of Some Salt-Tolerant Species from Non-Fire-Prone Saline-Alkaline Grasslands in Northeast China Li S, Ma H, Ooi MK Plants (Basel) 06-Dec-2021
PMCID:PMC8707350
doi:10.3390/plants10122675
PMID:34961146
Carnivorous Nepenthes x ventrata plants use a naphthoquinone as phytoanticipin against herbivory Dávila-Lara A, Rahman-Soad A, Reichelt M, Mithöfer A PLoS One 22-Oct-2021
PMCID:PMC8535358
doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0258235
PMID:34679089

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Name PubChem ID Canonical SMILES MW Found in Proof
> 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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