About
A notable perennial tuberous species, *Drosera marchantii* is endemic to Western Australia and is recognized by the state government as a priority poorly known taxon. It is characterized by its erect growth habit and small, circular, peltate leaves.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant produces small, circular, peltate carnivorous leaves along stiff stems that can reach heights of 10–40 cm. It also produces pink flowers from June to October.
Distribution & habitat
Endemic to Western Australia, found in swampy areas and hilltops in laterite-silica sand soils.
History & etymology
The species was first described and named by Larry Eugene DeBuhr in 1975. A subspecies, *Drosera marchantii* subsp. prophylla, was formally described in 1992 by N. G. Marchant and Allen Lowrie.
Conservation
It is listed by Western Australia's Department of Environment and Conservation as a priority three poorly known taxon on the Declared Rare and Priority Flora List.
Habitat
- Altitude
- —
- Altitude Class
- —
- Native To
- Australia
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Crossed Drosera marchantii with another species?
Register the cross — if it's not yet documented you'll be the first contributor. If someone already registered it, you'll be redirected to add your photo.