Forestiera reticulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
1088017
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 168 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087355
Common Names
- Forestiera reticulata
- Reticulate Forestiera
- Reticulate False Mallow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Forestiera reticulata (also called ‘netted forestiera’, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Forestiera reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Forestiera reticulata has small white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Forestiera reticulata is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Forestiera reticulata
Forestiera reticulata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Species in the Forestiera genus
Forestiera ecuadorensis, Forestiera acuminata, Forestiera angustifolia, Forestiera cartaginensis, Forestiera durangensis, Forestiera eggersiana, Forestiera godfreyi, Forestiera ligustrina, Forestiera macrocarpa, Forestiera phillyreoides, Forestiera pubescens, Forestiera racemosa, Forestiera rericulata, Forestiera rhamnifolia, Forestiera rotundifolia, Forestiera segregata, Forestiera selleana, Forestiera shrevei, Forestiera tomentosa, Forestiera corollata, Forestiera isabelae, Forestiera reticulata, Forestiera veracruzana,
Species in the Oleaceae family
Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,
References
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105314-2: 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].