Fernando Rivadavia Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Hi guys In late September & early October, Andreas Flesichmann & I were in Zambia exploring for CPs. Below are some pics of one of the most fantastic discoveries of this trip, the aquatic U.reflexa. It grows in shallow water in seepages in savanna areas. Look at the backside of the yellow flowers, how hairy they are. These were sometimes short & white; other times long & red. Most fascinating though were the HUGE traps. These were completely unexpected, as Peter Taylor does not really mention them in his book. Unlike the large traps of U.humboldtii, these were very stiff and great fun to play with (tripping the trigger hairs using little twigs)! I even discovered it was possible to reset the traps by squeezing the water out with my fingers!! Enjoy, Fernando Rivadavia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belinda Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Great Photos as always , the traps look large enough to catch tiny fish or tadpoles very interesting . Thanks for posting them regards Belinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRFxtreme Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Those traps are pretty awesome! Definately not suffering from a weak bladder.. 8) The hairy little flowers aren't bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chug Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 They are HUGE traps! Great little yellow coloured flowers too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanW Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Thanks for sharing, Fernando! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelljuhg Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Very interesting species :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andreas Eils Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Hi once again, cool species! I guess it´s a "MUST HAVE"-thing for a lot of people! Cheers, Andreas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aidan Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Remarkable plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 fantastic traps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurizio Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 if someone is interested in, mail me Mau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drosera11 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 huge traps :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Hingst Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 HiFernando, thanks for these interesting informations and pics! Thinking of u. vulgaris and what lage prey it can catch (e.g. mosquito larvae - more than twice the length of the traps), I wonder what the biggest victims of these plants may be - at least small fishes I guess. Have you observed any larger prey in the traps? Regards Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Allan Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Extraordinary. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sheila Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Lovely photos, those traps are huge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesiolino Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Excellent report and pictures as always Fernando! Thanks for share with us. Have you seen some killifishes? The genus Nothobranchius live in temporary ponds in Zambia. Maybe the young Nothob. is one of the U. reflexa prey. Best regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyP Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Hi Fernando, Whereabouts in Zambia were you? I was out there several years ago (South Luangwa Nat. Park) but never even thought to look for CP's... Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Rivadavia Posted November 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Hey Andy, We went almost all over the country, except the SW-most (angola border) and E-most (Mozambique border, where S.Luangwa is) sides. Take Care, Fernando Rivadavia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundewmatt Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 nice pics! :) m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 I am impressed. The traps are larger than the flower... Thanks for sharing! Dieter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Rivadavia Posted November 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Hi guys, Cool plant, huh? ;) We didn't see any prey in these huge traps. Nor did we see any fish swimming around them. Maybe because it was late dry season? Take Care, Fernando Rivadavia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Rivadavia Posted November 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 To all of you who wants seeds of Zambian CPs: I DID NOT COLLECT ANY, OK? :):) So no use writing to me, I have nothing for trade! Best Wishes, Fernando Rivadavia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.J.Treasure Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 I just love this species! I expected large traps though as Dr.Lubomir Adamec already mentioned them in an email. Greetings, Valentin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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