Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
436101

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 117: 17 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435433

Common Names

  • Hechtia reticulata
  • Reticulata Hechtia
  • Netted Hechtia

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Description

Hechtia reticulata (also called Reticulate Hechtia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad with a rosette of stiff, spiny, arching leaves. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and usually grows in dry forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Hechtia reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hechtia reticulata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hechtia reticulata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Hechtia reticulata

Hechtia reticulata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.

Hechtia reticulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hechtia reticulata?

Hechtia reticulata

What is the common name of Hechtia reticulata?

Reticulate hechtia

What is the natural habitat of Hechtia reticulata?

Tropical dry forests

Species in the Hechtia genus

Hechtia bracteata, Hechtia capituligera, Hechtia carlsoniae, Hechtia caudata, Hechtia confusa, Hechtia conzattiana, Hechtia dichroantha, Hechtia elliptica, Hechtia epigyna, Hechtia fosteriana, Hechtia fragilis, Hechtia galeottii, Hechtia gayorum, Hechtia glabra, Hechtia glauca, Hechtia glomerata, Hechtia guatemalensis, Hechtia iltisii, Hechtia jaliscana, Hechtia laevis, Hechtia lanata, Hechtia laxissima, Hechtia liebmannii, Hechtia lyman-smithii, Hechtia malvernii, Hechtia marnier-lapostollei, Hechtia matudae, Hechtia melanocarpa, Hechtia mexicana, Hechtia montana, Hechtia mooreana, Hechtia myriantha, Hechtia pedicellata, Hechtia podantha, Hechtia pringlei, Hechtia pumila, Hechtia reflexa, Hechtia reticulata, Hechtia rosea, Hechtia roseana, Hechtia schottii, Hechtia sphaeroblasta, Hechtia stenopetala, Hechtia suaveolens, Hechtia subalata, Hechtia texensis, Hechtia nuusaviorum, Hechtia perotensis, Hechtia pretiosa, Hechtia zamudioi,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:118258-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].