Carnivorous Plants of Australia’s Top End
This article also appears in the ICPS CPN The Author would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this expedition took place, including the Larrakia, Werat,…
The Drosera petiolaris species complex in the Northern Territory
The petioris complex is relatively poorly understood and there are still many undescribed and intermediate plants that don't fit the current descriptions. In the Northern Territory, there are several taxa…
Drosera banksii Species Profile
Drosera banksii is an annual species native to tropical Australia, and PNG whose taxonomy has confused experts. The species is variable in size, with a fleshy erect stem that reaches…
Utricularia odorata Species Profile
Utricularia odorata is a terrestrial bladderwort that produces clusters of medium sized yellow blooms. The lower corolla lip of the species features a large helmet-like dome that is fringed with…
Utricularia nivea Species Profile
Utricularia nivea is a terrestrial bladderwort native to tropical Australia and SE Asia. In Australia, it is sometimes referred to as Utricularia sp. small white. The species has small white…
Utricularia aff minutissima Species Profile
Utricularia aff minutissima is a terrestrial bladderwort found in tropical regions of Australia. This post describes the diminutive relative of U. minutissima, which might possibly be distinct from the larger…
Utricularia leptorhyncha Species Profile
Utricularia leptorhyncha is a terrestrial bladderwort endemic to the Top End of the Nothern Territory and the Kimberleys in Western Australia. The species has medium sized flowers that are coloured…
Utricularia leptoplectra Species Profile
Utricularia leptoplectra is an terrestrial bladderwort endemic to monsoonal regions of the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The species is named for its thin (leptos) nectary spur (plektron). U. leptoplectra…
Utricularia lasiocaulis Species Complex
Utricularia lasiocaulis is a terrestrial bladderwort native to tropical Australia. It's flaring flowers are some of the most beautiful in the genus. The current understanding of U. lasiocaulis envelopes a…
Utricularia holtzei Species Profile
Utricularia holtzei is a terrestrial bladderwort endemic to the Northern Territory. It is most notable for its interestingly shaped flowers. The species produces small blooms that are white in colour.…