Drosera subtilis Species Profile
Drosera subtilis is an annual sundew endemic to northern Australia. The species is named for its slender form. Drosera subtilis is a small to medium-sized sundew, ranging from 2-18cm in…
Utricularia bidentata Species Profile
Utricularia bidentata is an annual terrestrial bladderwort endemic to Northern Australia. The species is named for its two toothlike ridges at the centre of the flower. Utricularia bidentata is a…
Incredible carnivorous plant biodiversity in the Darwin sand plains – a site study
The sand plains of the Howard River in Darwin, Australia, are among the most biodiverse carnivorous plant habitats in the world. At one site I visited in March, during the…
Utricularia cheiranthos Species Profile
Utricularia cheiranthos is a terrestrial bladderwort endemic to the Northern Territory. Utricularia cheiranthos is a small bladderwort with flowers around 1-1.5cm in width. The lower corolla lip is divided into…
Utricularia singeriana Species Profile
Utricularia singeriana is a bladderwort endemic to the Northern Territory that is notable for its striking purple and burgundy coloured flowers. Utricularia singeriana is a medium sized bladderwort with blooms…
Utricularia tubulata Species Profile
Utricularia tubulata is a floating aquatic bladderwort native to Northern Australia. The species is name for the buoyant, tubular flower stalks on which the blooms are produced. Utricularia tubulata is…
Carnivorous Plants of Australia’s Top End
This article also appears in the ICPS CPN The Author would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this expedition took place, including the Larrakia, Werat,…
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 banksii Species Profile
Drosera banksii is an annual species native to tropical Australia, and Papua New Guinea. The species is variable in size, with a fleshy erect stem that reaches from 2-30 cm…
Utricularia odorata Species Profile
Utricularia odorata is a terrestrial bladderwort that produces clusters of medium sized yellow blooms. The lower corolla lip of the species features a large helmet-like dome that is fringed with…