Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
1304850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & M.L.Soares

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 956 (2013 publ. 2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317304

Common Names

  • Heteropsis reticulata
  • Reticulate Heteropsis
  • Reticulate Net-veined Fern

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Description

Heteropsis reticulata (also called 'Netted Heteropsis', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical forests of South America. It grows in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers. It has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are long and narrow, and the stems are covered in a net-like pattern.

Uses & Benefits

Heteropsis reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heteropsis reticulata is white, with six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteropsis reticulata is a tropical fern that is propagated from spores or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Heteropsis reticulata

Heteropsis reticulata is native to Brazil.

Heteropsis reticulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heteropsis reticulata?

Heteropsis reticulata

What is the common name of Heteropsis reticulata?

Reticulata Heteropsis

What type of plant is Heteropsis reticulata?

Tropical epiphyte

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

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Maria de Lourdes Soares: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Soares' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77136228-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.