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Indian Sundew

Drosera indica

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Guinea, Namibia, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇳🇦 Namibia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (tumbuhan)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Droseraceae
Genus
Drosera
Species
Drosera indica (Indian Sundew)

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pink sundew
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Sundew?
The scientific name of Indian Sundew is Drosera indica. It belongs to the genus Drosera.
What is the conservation status of Indian Sundew?
Indian Sundew (Drosera indica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Indian Sundew live?
Indian Sundew is found in Distributed across Guinea, Namibia, and Taiwan.. Countries include Guinea, Namibia, Taiwan.
What family does Indian Sundew belong to?
Indian Sundew (Drosera indica) belongs to the genus Drosera, which is part of the taxonomic family Droseraceae.
Is Indian Sundew endangered?
No, Indian Sundew (Drosera indica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Indian Sundew belong to?
Indian Sundew (Drosera indica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).
What are the closest relatives of Indian Sundew?
The closest relatives of Indian Sundew in the genus Drosera include Ivan's paddle, linear-leaved sundew, Forked Sundew, pink sundew, Dew-Thread.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Drosera — 9 Species

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Ivan's paddle
Drosera obovata
EX 🐾
linear-leaved sundew
Drosera linearis
LC 🐾
Forked Sundew
Drosera binata
LC 🐾
pink sundew
Drosera capillaris
VU
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Indian Sundew
Drosera indica
LC
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Dew-Thread
Drosera filiformis
LC 🐾
Common Sundew
Drosera rotundifolia
VU 🐾
English Sundew
Drosera anglica
EX 🐾
Floating Sundew
Drosera intermedia
LC
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