Drosera ramellosa is a tuberous perennial sundew endemic to Western Australia, where it is widely distributed from Kalbarri in the north, down the south coast to Cranbrook, and eastward to Mount Ragged. It typically inhabits winter-wet sandy or sand-clay soils, often found in drainage basins of granite outcrops or along the banks of small lakes. These microhabitats provide seasonal moisture that supports its growth during the cooler months. The species is commonly seen in the Wheatbelt region, east of the Darling Scarp, and even near Eneabba, where it grows in lush meadows on the edges of inland lakes.
Morphologically, Drosera ramellosa produces 1 to 3 erect stems that grow between 4 to 12 cm tall, emerging from a compact basal rosette. The stems bear alternate leaves with short petioles, typically yellow-green, though some specimens may show red or orange blushes. The inflorescence emerges directly from the basal rosette, staying close to the ground—a key trait that distinguishes it from similar species like Drosera platypoda, whose flowers appear at the end of the stems. The flowers are usually white, and the plant is often self-pollinating. Its orange tubers help it survive the dry summer months underground.
Drosera ramellosa is well adapted to a Mediterranean climate, with cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers. It enters dormancy during the summer, retreating to its tuber, and re-emerges with the onset of autumn rains. This seasonal rhythm allows it to thrive in environments that experience significant temperature and moisture fluctuations. Its preference for full sun and high humidity during the growing season makes it a resilient and visually distinctive member of the Stolonifera complex
Available 1st October to 15th March.
Price is for a dormant mature sized Tuber.
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AU$30.00Price
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