Andreas Fleischmann Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 (edited) Dear sundew-lovers, Here's an early christmas present for you ;) A new species of Drosera has been described from the Guayana Highlands of Guyana, the article just arrived today: Fleischmann, A., Wistuba, A. & McPherson, S.: Drosera solaris (Droseraceae), a new sundew from the Guayana Highlands. Willdenowia 37(2), pages 551-555. The full-text article for download (for free ;)) here: http://www.botanik.biologie.uni-muenchen.d..._et_al_2007.pdf It's a montane species from a small, tepui-like hill in Guyana, at the border to Brazil and close to Venezuela. The plant forms branched stems, has long multi-branched stiplus and flowers on very short scapes (the flowers appear almost sessile, nested within the rosette of the plant) and thus is a little reminiscent of D. meristocaulis. Nevertheless, it isn't related to this strange plant at all, but it's a close relative of D. felix and D. kaieteurensis. Like Fernando already discovered for those two species, D. solaris as a unique way of seed dispersal: the seed is not shed from the capsule by wind as in most other Drosera species, but splashed away by rain drops from an open, cup-like capsule (so-called "splash-cup seed dispersal"). Habit of the plant. Close-up of two ripe capsules. Both of these wonderful photographs have been taken by Stewart McPherson and are used with kind permission. All the best, Merry christmas and happy hollidays! Andreas EDIT: Christian Dietz kindly provided webspace for these two photos. Thanks a lot Christian! Edited January 7, 2008 by Andreas Fleischmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drosera5150 Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Show us the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel O. Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 (edited) Hi Andreas, very good news, this sounds very good. The plants are really wonderful, i like these stem forming species. How big are the rosettes in diameter? How high sre the stems? These plants seem to be very old. Bye the way, congratulation for the publication. After seeing these pictures i surely will have great dreams. Best regards, Dani Edited December 20, 2007 by Daniel O. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Spence Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Damn Geocities is down at the moment. Can't wait to check out what this new species looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_muscipula Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Damn Geocities is down at the moment. Can't wait to check out what this new species looks like. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel O. Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Bad luck guys, they have disappeared again , but i can say you they are really wonderful. Bye bye, Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Hi, i have already seen the pictures on the german forum. Nice plants!! As soon as they are visible again, i will upload them for Andreas, so that they won't disapear again. Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelljuhg Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 It seems to be an interesting species. I hope that I can see the images soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Absolutely stunning new species!! Thanks to Andreas F. , S. McPherson and Wistuba!! I hope to cultivate some "splash-cups" in the near future !! Thanks for sharing those pictures! Iggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aidan Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Now that we can see the images... Fascinating and very attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 very interesting thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent T Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Now I can see the photos!! Fantastic new species, many thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockhom Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Great found Andreas ! A very nice species: congratulations to you guys. I hope the description will soon be available. François. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le petit Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 congratulation Andreas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel O. Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Hi Iggy, one of the "splash-cups" you are cultivating yet or not, the D. kaieteurensis. The others will follow soon or are you cultivating also D. felix? Bye bye, Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davion Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Oom ... 'Splash'-Cups ... Now, "That"-Really-is 'Different'! Good-on-Fern. for-'Spotting' This Fundamental Difference in The other-two Species Mentioned. Any-"Schnappers" on This species? Hi Iggy,one of the "splash-cups" you are cultivating yet or not, the D. kaieteurensis. The others will follow soon or are you cultivating also D. felix? Bye bye, Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen K Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Hello Andreas, nice plant, it looks a little bit like a stem-building D. neocaledonica. Regards Jürgen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sheila Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 I have to agree with everything that has been said so far, wonderful photos and an exciting find. Dare I ask if there will be any seed available for this amazing new plant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Fleischmann Posted December 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 (edited) Dare I ask if there will be any seed available for this amazing new plant? Oh, here you can buy real Drosera solaris: http://www.rayo.com.pl/index.php?cPath=22_468 It's fully mature and available at 4 different sizes. Even huge branched ones on long stalks, haha! ;);) Andreas PS: Of corse I'll try to spread this species among Drosera expert's collections as soon as possible. Edited December 22, 2007 by Andreas Fleischmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sheila Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 I think I'll pass on those fully mature ones Andreas, they just aren't as colourful as the ones in the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel O. Posted December 22, 2007 Report Share Posted December 22, 2007 (edited) Really interesting offer, but it´s to late to order them before Christmas, damn. :laugh: And also the prices are very good, lol. Bye bye, Dani Edited December 22, 2007 by Daniel O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Rivadavia Posted December 26, 2007 Report Share Posted December 26, 2007 Hello Andreas, When are you gonna show us pics of your plants in cultivation? I still haven't seen the open flowers of this species... ;) Best Wishes, Fernando Rivadavia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 wooh ! fantistico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Fleischmann Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hello, The full-text article of D. solaris for download for free here: http://www.botanik.biologie.uni-muenchen.d..._et_al_2007.pdf All the best, Andreas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockhom Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Thank you Andreas. The provided keys will be very helpful. Friendly, François. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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