Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10: 110 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255899
Common Names
- Graffenrieda reticulata
- Reticulata Graffenrieda
- Graffenrieda
Description
Graffenrieda reticulata (also called Graffenrieda reticulata, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Central America. It has a tall, slender trunk, up to 30 feet (9 m) tall, with large, dark green fronds. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Graffenrieda reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Graffenrieda reticulata has white flowers with a yellow center and red fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few spines.
Cultivation and Propagation
Graffenrieda reticulata is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. Once the cuttings have taken root, they can be transplanted into individual containers.
Where to Find Graffenrieda reticulata
Graffenrieda reticulata can be found in South America.
Graffenrieda reticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Graffenrieda reticulata?
Graffenrieda reticulata
What is the common name of Graffenrieda reticulata?
Reticulata Fern
What type of soil is best for Graffenrieda reticulata?
Well-draining, acidic soil with high organic matter
Species in the Graffenrieda genus
Graffenrieda glandulosa,
Graffenrieda comostegioides,
Graffenrieda gracilis,
Graffenrieda obliqua,
Graffenrieda anomala,
Graffenrieda caryophyllea,
Graffenrieda emarginata,
Graffenrieda fantastica,
Graffenrieda foliosa,
Graffenrieda intermedia,
Graffenrieda laurina,
Graffenrieda limbata,
Graffenrieda miconioides,
Graffenrieda moritziana,
Graffenrieda patens,
Graffenrieda rupestris,
Graffenrieda sessilifolia,
Graffenrieda weddellii,
Graffenrieda cinna,
Graffenrieda trichanthera,
Graffenrieda bella,
Graffenrieda galeottii,
Graffenrieda micrantha,
Graffenrieda grandifolia,
Graffenrieda gentlei,
Graffenrieda rotundifolia,
Graffenrieda cucullata,
Graffenrieda uribei,
Graffenrieda calyptrelloides,
Graffenrieda robusta,
Graffenrieda tristis,
Graffenrieda fruticosa,
Graffenrieda rufa,
Graffenrieda steyermarkii,
Graffenrieda versicolor,
Graffenrieda hitchcockii,
Graffenrieda polymera,
Graffenrieda latifolia,
Graffenrieda phoenicea,
Graffenrieda harlingii,
Graffenrieda colombiana,
Graffenrieda scandens,
Graffenrieda santamartensis,
Graffenrieda irwinii,
Graffenrieda caudata,
Graffenrieda moaensis,
Graffenrieda tamana,
Graffenrieda reticulata,
Graffenrieda kralii,
Graffenrieda jauana,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,