Status:
valid
Authors:
King
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 58: 367 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647627
Common Names
- Netted Dillenia
- Netted Elephant Apple
- Netted Dillenia
Synonyms
- Wormia mollissima Boerl. [unknown]
Description
Dillenia reticulata (also called Reticulate Dillenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Dilleniaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in lowland and montane rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Dillenia reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The plant has a strong woody stem and can be used for making furniture and other wood products. The leaves of the plant can be used as a herbal remedy for treating fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dillenia reticulata is a white, five-petalled bloom with a yellow centre. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dillenia reticulata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be grown in a sheltered location.
Where to Find Dillenia reticulata
Dillenia reticulata is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Dillenia reticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dillenia reticulata?
Dillenia reticulata
What is the common name of Dillenia reticulata?
Netted Dillenia
What is the natural habitat of Dillenia reticulata?
Woodlands, meadows, and hedgerows
Species in the Dillenia genus
Dillenia alata,
Dillenia albiflos,
Dillenia andamanica,
Dillenia aurea,
Dillenia auriculata,
Dillenia beccariana,
Dillenia biflora,
Dillenia blanchardii,
Dillenia bolsteri,
Dillenia borneensis,
Dillenia bracteata,
Dillenia castaneifolia,
Dillenia celebica,
Dillenia crenatifolia,
Dillenia cyclopensis,
Dillenia diantha,
Dillenia excelsa,
Dillenia eximia,
Dillenia fagifolia,
Dillenia ferruginea,
Dillenia fischeri,
Dillenia hookeri,
Dillenia indica,
Dillenia ingens,
Dillenia insignis,
Dillenia insularum,
Dillenia luzoniensis,
Dillenia mansonii,
Dillenia marsupialis,
Dillenia megalantha,
Dillenia monantha,
Dillenia montana,
Dillenia nalagi,
Dillenia obovata,
Dillenia ochreata,
Dillenia ovalifolia,
Dillenia ovata,
Dillenia papuana,
Dillenia parkinsonii,
Dillenia parviflora,
Dillenia pentagyna,
Dillenia philippinensis,
Dillenia ptempoda,
Dillenia pulchella,
Dillenia quercifolia,
Dillenia reifferscheidia,
Dillenia reticulata,
Dillenia retusa,
Dillenia salomonensis,
Dillenia scabrella,
Species in the Dilleniaceae family
Acrotrema agastyamalayanum,
Acrotrema arnottianum,
Acrotrema costatum,
Acrotrema dissectum,
Acrotrema intermedium,
Acrotrema lanceolatum,
Acrotrema lyratum,
Acrotrema thwaitesii,
Acrotrema uniflorum,
Acrotrema walkeri,
Curatella americana,
Davilla bahiana,
Davilla bilobata,
Davilla neei,
Davilla alata,
Davilla angustifolia,
Davilla aspera,
Davilla cearensis,
Davilla cuatrecasasii,
Davilla cuspidulata,
Davilla elliptica,
Davilla flexuosa,
Davilla glabrata,
Davilla glaziovii,
Davilla grandiflora,
Davilla kubitzkii,
Davilla kunthii,
Davilla lacunosa,
Davilla latifolia,
Davilla macrocarpa,
Davilla morii,
Davilla nitida,
Davilla papyracea,
Davilla pedicellaris,
Davilla rugosa,
Davilla sellowiana,
Davilla steyermarkii,
Davilla strigosa,
Davilla aymardii,
Davilla minutifolia,
Davilla sessilifolia,
Davilla lanosa,
Davilla hirsuticarpa,
Didesmandra aspera,
Dillenia alata,
Dillenia albiflos,
Dillenia andamanica,
Dillenia aurea,
Dillenia auriculata,
Dillenia beccariana,