Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Schum.) K.Schum.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. IV (Heft 20):193
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443163
Common Names
- Hornstedtia reticulata
- Reticulate Hornstedtia
- Netted Hornstedtia
Synonyms
- Amomum reticulatum K.Schum. [valid]
Description
Hornstedtia reticulata (also called Red Hornstedtia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in dry, tropical forests and savannas, and prefers sandy soils. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are green to reddish in color, and its stems are reddish-brown and can reach up to 3 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Hornstedtia reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hornstedtia reticulata are small, yellow to orange-yellow, and have 4 petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hornstedtia reticulata is an easy-to-grow aquatic plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and plenty of light. It can be propagated by cutting the stem and replanting it in a new pot or tank. It can also be propagated by dividing the plant into smaller sections and replanting them in separate pots or tanks.
Where to Find Hornstedtia reticulata
Hornstedtia reticulata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Hornstedtia reticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hornstedtia reticulata?
Hornstedtia reticulata
What is the common name of Hornstedtia reticulata?
Netted Hornstedtia
What is the family of Hornstedtia reticulata?
Rutaceae
Species in the Hornstedtia genus
Hornstedtia affinis,
Hornstedtia beccarii,
Hornstedtia conica,
Hornstedtia conoidea,
Hornstedtia cyathifera,
Hornstedtia deliana,
Hornstedtia elongata,
Hornstedtia gracilis,
Hornstedtia hainanensis,
Hornstedtia havilandii,
Hornstedtia incana,
Hornstedtia irosinensis,
Hornstedtia leonurus,
Hornstedtia longipes,
Hornstedtia lophophora,
Hornstedtia microcheila,
Hornstedtia minor,
Hornstedtia minuta,
Hornstedtia mollis,
Hornstedtia paludosa,
Hornstedtia parviflora,
Hornstedtia peninsularis,
Hornstedtia pininga,
Hornstedtia propinqua,
Hornstedtia pusilla,
Hornstedtia reticosa,
Hornstedtia reticulata,
Hornstedtia rubra,
Hornstedtia rumphii,
Hornstedtia sanhan,
Hornstedtia scottiana,
Hornstedtia scyphifera,
Hornstedtia striolata,
Hornstedtia subviridis,
Hornstedtia tomentosa,
Hornstedtia triloba,
Hornstedtia putih,
Hornstedtia merahjambu,
Hornstedtia bella,
Hornstedtia garbosa,
Species in the Zingiberaceae family
Haniffia albiflora,
Haniffia cyanescens,
Haniffia flavescens,
Haniffia santubongensis,
Hedychium biflorum,
Hedychium bijiangense,
Hedychium boloveniorum,
Hedychium bordelonianum,
Hedychium borneense,
Hedychium bousigonianum,
Hedychium brevicaule,
Hedychium calcaratum,
Hedychium carneum,
Hedychium coccineum,
Hedychium convexum,
Hedychium coronarium,
Hedychium deceptum,
Hedychium dekianum,
Hedychium densiflorum,
Hedychium elatum,
Hedychium ellipticum,
Hedychium elwesii,
Hedychium emeiense,
Hedychium erythrostemon,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavum,
Hedychium forrestii,
Hedychium gardnerianum,
Hedychium glabrum,
Hedychium glaucum,
Hedychium gomezianum,
Hedychium gracillimum,
Hedychium grandiflorum,
Hedychium gratum,
Hedychium greenii,
Hedychium griersonianum,
Hedychium griffithianum,
Hedychium hasseltii,
Hedychium heteromallum,
Hedychium hirsutissimum,
Hedychium hookeri,
Hedychium horsfieldii,
Hedychium intermedium,
Hedychium kwangsiense,
Hedychium larsenii,
Hedychium lineare,
Hedychium longicornutum,
Hedychium longipedunculatum,
Hedychium luteum,