Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
reticulatum
ID:
341460

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.Gonç.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 26: 22 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340792

Common Names

  • Asterostigma reticulatum
  • Netted Asterostigma
  • Reticulatum Asterostigma

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Description

Asterostigma reticulatum (also called 'Reticulate Asterostigma', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It is found in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asterostigma reticulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asterostigma reticulatum has white flowers with yellow centres and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have thin, pale green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asterostigma reticulatum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. Cultivation is best done in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is hardy to about -10°C.

Where to Find Asterostigma reticulatum

Asterostigma reticulatum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Asterostigma reticulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asterostigma reticulatum?

Asterostigma reticulatum

What is the common name of Asterostigma reticulatum?

Reticulate Asterostigma

What type of plant is Asterostigma reticulatum?

Herb

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

Eduardo G. Gonçalves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Gonç.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:329754-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.