Sundew
Drosera peltata
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Basic Information
Family: Droseraceae
Genus: drosera
Plant ID (slug): drosera-peltata
Numeric ID: 4478
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Drosera peltata is an evergreen Annual/Perennial growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China to the Himalayas.
Habitats
Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Alterative Anodyne Blood tonic Carminative Rubefacient VD The plant is anodyne, blood tonic and carminative. It is used in India in making gold bhasma, which is antisyphilitic, alterative and tonic. The crushed leaves, with or without salt, have been used as a blistering agent. This can be of value as a poultice since it brings more blood to the area and helps speed the clearance of toxins in arthritis and rheumatism.
Known Hazards
The plant is slightly toxic according to one report[147].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Drosera peltata Sundew PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Drosera peltata is an evergreen Annual/Perennial growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.