Anthurium reticulatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 255 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231503
Common Names
- Anthurium reticulatum
- Reticulated Anthurium
- Netted Anthurium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium reticulatum (also called 'Netted Anthurium', among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and along the edges of streams. It has large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves with a distinctive net-like pattern.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium reticulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium reticulatum is a small, red, heart-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium reticulatum is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is an epiphytic plant with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked leaves. The plant can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Anthurium reticulatum
Anthurium reticulatum is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Anthurium reticulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium reticulatum?
Anthurium reticulatum
What is the common name of Anthurium reticulatum?
Netted Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium reticulatum?
Anthurium reticulatum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Anthurium genus
Anthurium acaule, Anthurium acutangulum, Anthurium acutifolium, Anthurium acutissimum, Anthurium acutum, Anthurium aduncum, Anthurium affine, Anthurium agnatum, Anthurium alatipedunculatum, Anthurium alatum, Anthurium albidum, Anthurium albispatha, Anthurium albovirescens, Anthurium alegriasense, Anthurium alticola, Anthurium amnicola, Anthurium amoenum, Anthurium anceps, Anthurium andicola, Anthurium andinum, Anthurium andraeanum, Anthurium andreslovinense, Anthurium angosturense, Anthurium angustatum, Anthurium angustilaminatum, Anthurium angustilobum, Anthurium angustisectum, Anthurium angustispadix, Anthurium anorianum, Anthurium antioquiense, Anthurium antonioanum, Anthurium antrophyoides, Anthurium apaporanum, Anthurium argyrostachyum, Anthurium aripoense, Anthurium arisaemoides, Anthurium aristatum, Anthurium armeniense, Anthurium aroense, Anthurium asplundii, Anthurium atropurpureum, Anthurium atroviride, Anthurium augustinum, Anthurium aureum, Anthurium auritum, Anthurium austin-smithii, Anthurium bakeri, Anthurium balaoanum, Anthurium balslevii, Anthurium barbacoasense,
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85276-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.