Leptadenia reticulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
1102825
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Retz.) Wight & Arn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Contrib. 47 (Dec. 1834).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102163
Common Names
- Leptadenia Reticulata
- Reticulata Vine
- Netted Leptadenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptadenia reticulata (also called Netted Leptadenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leptadenia 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
Leptadenia reticulata has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptadenia 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 Leptadenia reticulata
Leptadenia reticulata is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry, open areas.
Species in the Leptadenia genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2601707: Based on the initial data import
Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.