Drosera humilis Species Profile

Drosera humilis Species Profile

Drosera humilis is a fan leaved tuberous species endemic to sandy habitats in Western Australia.

Drosera humilis is a medium sized sundew that grows to around 15 cm in diameter. The species has around 3-5 thin, semi-erect stems that radiate from a central point at the surface of the substrate. The leaves have long thin petioles with laminae that are deeply notched at the top. The flowers are borne on a branching upright inflorescence that emerges from the center of the plant. Oftentimes, the flowers emerge prior to the leaves.

The species is distributed between Perth and Kalbarri and adjacent inland areas. It is associated with deep sand amongst sparse heathland. The species can be distinguished from other members of the Stolonifera complex by its thin stems and semi-raised sprawling stems (other species with semi-raised sprawling stems have much thicker stems). At the northern end of its range, it overlaps with Drosera prostrata. It is distinguished by its thinner stems that are usually somewhat raised and leaves with long petioles deeply notched laminae (D. prostrata has prostrate stems. Its petioles are shorter and the lamiae appear rounded).

The inflorescence of Drosera humilis, emerging before the stems. Near Cervantes.
Drosera humilis near Jurien Bay. This individual has both stems and an inflorescence at the same time.
Note the thin stems and long petioles characteristic of the species.
An overhead view of the floral inflorescence. The species produce many large concurrent blooms.
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