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Drosera gigantea Lindl.

Protologue Sketch Veg. Swan R. 20, n. 88. 1839 [1 Dec 1839]BHL pageIPNI
AcceptedGBIF
Least Concern
Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (41).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (41).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (21).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (21).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (3).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (3).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (2).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (2).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (10).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (10).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (40).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (40).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (1).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (1).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (30).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (30).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (19).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (19).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (6).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (6).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (27).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (27).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (38).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (38).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (31).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (31).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (23).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (23).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (36).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (36).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (37).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (37).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (16).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (16).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (18).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (18).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (33).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (33).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (42).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (42).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (9).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (9).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (5).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (5).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (28).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (28).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (13).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (13).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (39).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (39).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (11).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (11).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (35).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (35).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (14).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (14).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (7).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (7).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (26).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (26).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (17).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (17).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (43).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (43).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (8).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (8).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (44).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (44).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (12).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (12).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (22).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (22).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (15).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (15).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (29).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (29).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (25).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (25).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (20).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (20).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (4).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (4).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (34).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (34).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (24).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (24).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (32).JPG

Drosera gigantea, Davidson, C 13536--Australia. W.A. Brookton Hwy. 31 Oct 2016. DSC07302 (32).JPG

By Christopher Davidson

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Endemic to Western Australia (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 1 occurrence across 1 country.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

Davidson, C 13536

October 31, 2016

Location

Australia, Western Australia (Perth, Kenwick)

-32.031056, 115.970861

Location Remarks

Brixton Street Wetlands (Nature Reserve), in Kenwick, an eastern suburb of Perth. 8 m elev.

Collectors

Christopher Davidson, Kevin Thiele, Sharon R. Christoph

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Droseraceae

Genus

Drosera

Specific Epithet

gigantea

Authorship

Lindl.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIFWFOPOWO

Conservation (EDGE)

What is EDGE?

Evolutionary distinctiveness

Moderate

ED 10.2

Moderately distinct — it has closer living relatives than the most isolated species.

Threat status

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

EDGE score

0.4

Global rank

#109,180 of 335,497

Top 33%

Extinction probability

5%

Source: Flowering plants EDGE assessment →