Nephthytis picturata

Plant Characteristics

Cultivation

Scientific Names

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Read about Nephthytis picturata in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Nephthytis picturata, N. E. Br. The white markings form a pattern resembling the tips of fern fronds laid between the nerves, with their points all directed toward the base of the midrib: plant stemless, spreading by runners: petioles 10-12 in. long; blade 6-12 in. long, 5-9 in. broad. Congo. Var. angustata, N. E. Br., has smaller and narrower lvs. Figured in catalogues of U. S. Nurseries, 1895. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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