Drosera x sidjamesii Species Profile
Drosera x sidjamesii is a natural hybrid between D. pulchella and D. patens. The pygmy sundew is named in honour of Professor Sid James from UWA. The hybrid represents a…
An undescribed taxon in the section Lasiocephala from the Burrungkuy area in the Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory
In the plains surrounding the Burrungkuy outcrop grows an undescribed species in the petiolaris complex. This taxon is caulescent, forming a thick stem comprised of old growth, with a semi-raised…
The Drosera petiolaris species complex in the Northern Territory
The petioris complex is relatively poorly understood and there are still many undescribed and intermediate plants that don't fit the current descriptions. In the Northern Territory, there are several taxa…
Drosera fragrans Species Profile
Drosera fragrans is a sundew in the section Arachnopus (indica complex) endemic to monsoonal Northern Territory and Western Australia. The species is named for its sweet odour, which is reminiscent…
Drosera brevicornis Species Profile
Drosera brevicornis is a species of sundew in the section Lasiocephala (petiolaris complex). It is named for the short (brevi) horned (cornis) at the apex of the floral filament. The…
Drosera banksii Species Profile
Drosera banksii is an annual species native to tropical Australia, and PNG whose taxonomy has confused experts. The species is variable in size, with a fleshy erect stem that reaches…
Drosera fulva Species Profile
Drosera fulva is a sundew in the section Lasiocephala (petiolaris complex). The name of the species references the tawny colour of the pressed herbarium specimen (fulvus = tawny orange). D.…
Utricularia tenella Species Profile
Utricularia tenella is a bladderwort native to southern Australia. It is named for its diminuitive size (tenellus = delicate). The species produces small blooms that are coloured pink. The lower…
Utricularia bifida Species Profile
Utricularia bifida is a terrestrial bladderwort native to Asia and tropical Australia. The species is probably named for its divided lower corolla lip. U. bifida produces small flowers that are…
Utricularia australis Species Profile
Utricularia australis is a floating aquatic bladderwort. Although named for its Australian origin, it is represented in every continent except Antarctica. The species produces long stems with side-stems that emerge…