Drosera affinis
Drosera affinis is a carnivorous plant in the family Droseraceae. It is native to Southern Africa.
| Drosera affinis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Droseraceae |
| Genus: | Drosera |
| Subgenus: | Drosera subg. Drosera |
| Section: | Drosera sect. Drosera |
| Species: | D. affinis |
| Binomial name | |
| Drosera affinis Welw. ex Oliv. | |
Description
The leaves of Drosera affinis are around 9 cm (3.5 in) long. The plant can form a stem growing up to 10 cm (3.9 in) tall.[1]
Distribution
Drosera affinis is found in wet areas on the savannas of Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.[2]
References
- "Drosera affinis Welw. ex Oliv". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- "Drosera affinis Welw. ex Oliv". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
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