Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
943701

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drum. ex Harv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 7: 57 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943039



Common Names

  • Dicrastylis reticulata
  • Netted Dicrastylis
  • Netted Rush


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Description

Dicrastylis reticulata (also called Reticulate Dicrastylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dicrastylis reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicrastylis reticulata has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves arranged in a reticulate pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicrastylis reticulata is a shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Dicrastylis reticulata

Dicrastylis reticulata can be found in Central America, from Nicaragua to Costa Rica.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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