Mohamed bin Zayed Species project number 192522325

Drosera magnifica (Droseraceae) – a flagship species for the conservation of an unexplored mountain complex

The objectives of this project are:

- to map and georeference the known population of Drosera magnifica, identifying the total number of individuals and its distribution;

- to search for new populations of D. magnifica in similar habitats in nearby peaks;

- to study phenology, germination and recruitment of D. magnifica in situ;

- to identify and study interactions between D. magnifica and other organisms in situ;

- to collect samples for future studies on the genetic structure of the population of D. magnifica;

- to collect plant and animal specimens and prepare an inventory for the Serra do Padre Ângelo, identifying new species and assessing their conservation status.

Project documents

• Dissemination article published in the newsletter The Capitulum presenting the results of the project.
• Project dissemination article highlighting the insect diversity of Serra do Padre Ângelo and research and collaboration opportunities.
• Published manuscript describing a new species for the target area (Paepalanthus oreodoxus, Eriocaulaceae), including conservation status assessment.
• Published manuscript describing two new species of Asteraceae and a geographical record for the target area, including conservation assessments.
• Published manuscript describing a new species for the target area (Hyptidendron pulcherrimum, Lamiaceae), including conservation assessment.
• Published manuscript with a global assessment of the conservation of carnivorous plants and their threats, including the target species.




Project 192522325 location - Brazil, South America