Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
1102779

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Masson) Haw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Succ. : 28 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102117

Common Names

  • Huernia Reticulata
  • Reticulata Vine
  • Netted Huernia

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Description

Huernia reticulata (also called Netted Huernia, among many other common names) is an evergreen succulent with thick, fleshy leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Huernia reticulata is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Huernia reticulata is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five pointed petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huernia reticulata is a perennial climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into a larger pot.

Where to Find Huernia reticulata

Huernia reticulata is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Species in the Huernia genus

Huernia blyderiverensis, Huernia calosticta, Huernia lopanthera, Huernia schneideriana, Huernia archeri, Huernia aspera, Huernia boleana, Huernia engleri, Huernia erectiloba, Huernia erinacea, Huernia formosa, Huernia hadhramautica, Huernia hislopii, Huernia hystrix, Huernia keniensis, Huernia khalidbinsultanii, Huernia laevis, Huernia leachii, Huernia lenewtonii, Huernia lodarensis, Huernia macrocarpa, Huernia marnieriana, Huernia mccoyi, Huernia nigeriana, Huernia occulta, Huernia oculata, Huernia pillansii, Huernia plowesii, Huernia recondita, Huernia rosea, Huernia rubra, Huernia similis, Huernia somalica, Huernia urceolata, Huernia verekeri, Huernia volkartii, Huernia witzenbergensis, Huernia zebrina, Huernia humpatana, Huernia barbata, Huernia transvaalensis, Huernia distincta, Huernia humilis, Huernia reticulata, Huernia thureti, Huernia loeseneriana, Huernia stapelioides, Huernia concinna, Huernia kirkii, Huernia longituba,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2601618: Based on the initial data import
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Francis Masson (1741-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masson' in the authors string.