Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
520759

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild. & T.Durand) Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(III 2): 602 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520091



Common Names

  • Adenia Reticulata
  • Netted Elephant Ear
  • Netted Elephant Ear Vine


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Synonyms

  • Adenia lobulata Engl. [unknown]
  • Ophiocaulon reticulatum De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]

Description

Adenia reticulata (also called 'Netted Adenia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has narrow, lanceolate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Adenia reticulata is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adenia reticulata var. cinerea W.J.de Wilde

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenia reticulata has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenia reticulata is a tropical, evergreen climber that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained soil and will tolerate some drought. Propagation is by stem cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Adenia reticulata

Adenia reticulata is found in tropical Africa.

Adenia reticulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenia reticulata?

Adenia reticulata

What is the family of Adenia reticulata?

Passifloraceae

Where is Adenia reticulata native to?

Tanzania

Species in the Adenia genus

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2621580: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.