Herbaceous Ornamental Foliage Plant Patents (Class PLT/373)
Syngonium (Class PLT/374)
Calathea (Class PLT/375)
Aglaonema (Class PLT/376)
Schefflera (Class PLT/377)
Dieffenbachia (Class PLT/378)
Fern (Class PLT/379)
Hoya (Class PLT/380)
Philodendron (Class PLT/381)
Sansevieria (Class PLT/382)
Dracaena or cordyline (Class PLT/383)
  • Dianella prunina plant named 'DPV308"
    Publication number: 20090307815
    Abstract: ‘DPV308’ is a distinctive variety of Dianella prunina, which is characterized by its combination of leaf variegation, short plant height short internodes and an absence of aerial stems and erect and compact plant growth habit with medium density of shoots suited to potted and landscape growing conditions and ease of vegetative propagation by division and micropropagation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Greg Lowe
  • CALADIUM PLANT NAMED 'FIRECRACKER RED'
    Publication number: 20090282592
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Firecracker Red’, characterized by its very large heart shaped leaves, bright red color, and demonstrated potential to produce large plants with huge leaves when grown in outdoor landscapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent Harbaugh
  • CALADIUM PLANT NAMED 'GARDEN WHITE'
    Publication number: 20090282593
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Garden White’, characterized by its very large heart shaped leaves, green netted venal pattern, and white interveinal leaf surfaces; demonstrated potential to produce large plants with huge leaves that are larger than other white cultivars when grown in outdoor landscapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent Harbaugh
  • CALADIUM PLANT NAMED 'SUMMER ROSE'
    Publication number: 20090282594
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Summer Rose’, characterized by its very large heart shaped leaves, bright rose color, and demonstrated potential to produce large plants with huge leaves when grown in outdoor landscapes and attractive plants when forced in pots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent Harbaugh
  • NEPHROLEPIS PLANT NAMED 'ARIANE'
    Publication number: 20090265824
    Abstract: A new and distinct Nephrolepis cultivar named ‘Ariane’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive dark green foliage, hard, persistent foliage with thick main veins, strong leaf stems, resistant to breakage, and an overall strong plant habit, making for a sturdy plant for shipping and indoor ornamental usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: Jacob Bijl
  • MISCANTHUS PLANT NAMED 'LOTTUM'
    Publication number: 20090249525
    Abstract: A new and distinct Miscanthus cultivar named ‘Lottum’ is disclosed, characterized by rapid, vigorous growth, and long, green leaves, marked with golden yellow blotches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Jozef H. Vergeldt
  • Athyrium plant named 'Ocean's Fury'
    Publication number: 20090113588
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Athyrium niponicum var. pictum plant characterized in having a strongly upright habit, and leaves of a pewter tone, silver over grey green, with crested tips, and a reddish rachis. This coloring persists from new growth to mature leaves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Thurman Maness
  • EPIPREMNUM PLANT NAMED 'NJOY'
    Publication number: 20090113587
    Abstract: A new and distinct Epipremnum cultivar named ‘NJOY’ is disclosed, characterized by very compact growth, bright, distinctive green and white variegation. Small broad leaves and a compact inflorescence. The new variety is an Epipremnum, normally produced as an indoor potted plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Ashish Hansoti
  • Coleus plant named ‘Kakegawa CE11’
    Patent number: PP17762
    Abstract: ‘Kakegawa CE11’ is a new Coleus cultivar particularly distinguished by having a unique leaf shape and color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Sakata Seed Corporation
    Inventor: Yo Arita
  • Fittonia plant named ‘Red Star’
    Patent number: PP18047
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Fittonia plant named ‘Red Star’ that is characterized by small pink to red leaves with green wavy margins and spots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures
    Inventor: Kees Schoenmakers
  • Caladium plant named ‘Victoria’
    Patent number: PP18087
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Victoria’, characterized by its compact, symmetrical, upright, outwardly arching and rounded plant habit; dense and bushy growth habit; undulate strap-like leaves that are rugose giving a highly textured appearance; and red, pink and green-colored leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • Fittonia plant named ‘Pink Star’
    Patent number: PP18169
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Fittonia plant named ‘Pink Star’ that is characterized by small pink leaves with wavy green margins and spots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures VoF
    Inventor: Kees Schoenmakers
  • Fittonia plant named ‘Pink Diamond’
    Patent number: PP18225
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Fittonia plant named ‘Pink Diamond’ that is characterized by dark pink leaf veins, wavy green leaf margins and broad ovate to elliptic leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures VoF
    Inventor: Kees Schoenmakers
  • Coleus plant named ‘MD CURCOR06’
    Patent number: PP18470
    Abstract: A new and distinct Coleus plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by deeply lobed, undulating leaves, a wide mix of colors per leaf, a compact growth habit and short internodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Inventor: Walter Marten
  • Caladium plant named ‘Mt. Everest’
    Patent number: PP18764
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Mt. Everest’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; vigorous growth habit; undulate strap-like leaves; and green and white-colored leaves with red purple-colored venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • Caladium plant named ‘Candyland’
    Patent number: PP18766
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Candyland’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly arching plant habit; vigorous, dense and bushy growth habit; strap-like leaves; and green, red and white-colored leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • Ajuga plant named ‘Toffee Chip’
    Patent number: PP18805
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Ajuga reptans plant characterized by its unique foliage coloration and markings. Mature leaves are colored gold to cream on the margin with shades of gray green in the center. New leaves show brown and khaki shades. It has a dwarf habit, small, narrow leaves, and blue flowers on ten centimeter spikes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventor: Marietta O'Byrne
  • Caladium plant named ‘White Marble’
    Patent number: PP18819
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘White Marble’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; vigorous growth habit; undulate strap-like leaves; and green and white-colored leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • Plectranthus plant named ‘Sumcol 03’
    Patent number: PP18831
    Abstract: A Plectranthus plant named ‘Sumcol 03’ particularly characterized by its strong fragrance and compact, rounded shape. The plant has shown resistance to botrytis, snails, and caterpillars. Animals, such as cats and dogs, avoid the present plant because of its strong fragrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: Ralf Schräder
  • Phormium tenax plant named ‘PHORD1’
    Patent number: PP18865
    Abstract: ‘PHORD1’ is a distinctive variety of Phormium tenax characterized by a medium growth habit with a medium shoot density when compared with common Phormium tenax which has a variable growth form ranging from short to tall plant height and sparse to dense shoot density. In addition, ‘PHORD1’ has a deep red leaf color, whereas common Phormium tenax has a purple leaf color. ‘PHORD1’ also has strong resistance to Phytophthora root rot, whereas common Phormium tenax has week resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: VersaScapes L.L.C.
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
  • Coleus plant named ‘MD CURLL06’
    Patent number: PP18877
    Abstract: A new and distinct Coleus plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by deeply lobed, undulating leaves, yellow and green foliage, a compact growth habit and short internodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Inventor: Walter Marten
  • Coleus plant named ‘MD CURPGF06 ’
    Patent number: PP18879
    Abstract: A new and distinct Coleus plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by deeply lobed, undulating leaves, a wide mix of colors including light coral and bright green, a compact growth habit and short internodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Inventor: Walter Marten
  • Coleus plant named ‘MD CURMAG06 ’
    Patent number: PP18884
    Abstract: A new and distinct Coleus plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by deeply lobed, undulating leaves, neon green and magenta foliage, a compact growth habit and short internodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Inventor: Walter Marten
  • Corydalis plant named ‘Canary Feathers ’
    Patent number: PP18909
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Corydalis plant characterized by its striking blue green foliage, large yellow flowers, long bloom time, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Janet N. Egger
  • Codiaeum plant named ‘Revolutions’
    Patent number: PP18957
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Codiaeum plant named ‘Revolutions’ that is characterized by tightly curled variegated leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventor: Magaly Zaias Fast
  • Lomandra confertifolia plant named ‘SIR5’
    Patent number: PP19049
    Abstract: ‘SIR5’ is a distinctive variety of Lomandra confertifolia which is characterized by the combination of its compact habit, shorter leaf blade, and the very glaucous texture of the leaf blade, which gives the foliage color an overall grey-green appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
  • Solenostemon plant named ‘Balcenna’
    Patent number: PP19149
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Solenostemon plant named ‘Balcenna’, characterized by its red-brown and green-colored foliage and vigorous, upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Rolando Solano Ramirez
  • Solenostemon plant named ‘Balcinsu’
    Patent number: PP19180
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Solenostemon plant named ‘Balcinsu’, characterized by its red brown, green and yellow green-colored foliage and vigorous, upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Rolando Solano Ramirez
  • Coleus ×Perilla plant named ‘Gage's Shadow’
    Patent number: PP19217
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coleus X Perilla plant named ‘Gage's Shadow’, characterized by its upright and uniform growth habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; and green and dark purple-colored leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Inventors: Cheryl Baker, David Baker, Gage Baker, Robert Baker
  • Chrysogonum plant named ‘Quinn's Gold’
    Patent number: PP19306
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Chrysogonum virginianum, ‘Quinn's Gold’, characterized by its flowers that emerge gold in color and change with maturity to yellow and creamy white imparting the appearance of multicolored flowers, its long blooming habit, its vigorous growth habit, its ease of propagation, its drought tolerance and its hardiness in at least U.S.D.A. Zones 5 to 9.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventor: Kimberly T. Hawks
  • Phormium plant named ‘Ruby Tuesday’
    Patent number: PP19440
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Phormium plant named ‘Ruby Tuesday’ that is characterized by a semi-upright habit and red/burgundy leaves that retain their color as the plant ages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventor: Stephen Burton
  • Acalypha plant named ‘Sizzle Scissors’
    Patent number: PP19738
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Acalypha plant named ‘Sizzle Scissors’, characterized by its compact, rounded, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; and deeply and irregularly crenate leaves that are green, pink and red purple in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Amerinova Properties LLC
    Inventor: Birdie L. Fountain
  • Colocasia plant named ‘Hawaiian Eye’
    Patent number: PP19884
    Abstract: A new cultivar of cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘HAWAIIAN EYE’ that is characterized by a combination of a medium to large size plant with large purple-green leaves, light purple veins, undulating purple margin, a matte finish and dark purple colored petioles. In combination these characteristics distinguish ‘HAWAIIAN EYE’ from all other varieties of Colocasia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: John Cho
  • Hedychium plant named ‘Tahitian Flame’
    Patent number: PP19921
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hedychium plant characterized by striking, strongly variegated leaves, showy fragrant flowers, repeat blooming, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • Alternanthera plant named ‘Brazilian Red’
    Patent number: PP19936
    Abstract: A new and distinct Alternanthera plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by an upright, freely branching growth habit, bright pink and dark purple two-toned foliage, small, narrow leaves and small, round white flowers that last 3 months or more during the fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Athena Mudas Ltda
    Inventor: Lucilene Anatriello
  • Colocasia plant named ‘DIAMOND HEAD’
    Patent number: PP19939
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘DIAMOND HEAD’ that is characterized by a combination of large dark purple to black leaves with a glossy finish and a small circular-shaped dark burgundy colored ‘piko’ and semi-glossy dark burgundy colored petioles. In combination these characteristics distinguish ‘DIAMOND HEAD’ from all other varieties of Colocasia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Inventor: John Cho
  • Colocasia plant named ‘BLUE HAWAII’
    Patent number: PP20003
    Abstract: A new cultivar of cultivar of Colocasia plant named ‘BLUE HAWAII’ that is characterized by a combination of large green leaves with prominent bluish purple veins, undulating bluish purple margin, a matte finish and semi-glossy burgundy colored petioles. In combination these characteristics distinguish ‘BLUE HAWAII’ from all other varieties of Colocasia known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventor: John Cho
  • Caladium plant named ‘Raspberry Moon’
    Patent number: PP20069
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Raspberry Moon’, characterized by its tall and upright plant habit; vigorous and dense growth habit; fancy-type leaves that are light green-colored with random dark green and red-colored spots and splotches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • Caladium plant named ‘Rose Glow’
    Patent number: PP20070
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Rose Glow’, characterized by its tall and upright plant habit; vigorous and dense growth habit; fancy-type leaves that are red purple in color in the center with green-colored borders and dark green-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • Caladium plant named ‘Starburst’
    Patent number: PP20091
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Starburst’, characterized by its compact plant habit; vigorous and dense growth habit; and strap-type leaves that are red purple in color in the center with green-colored borders and dark green-colored margins; when mature, veins are whitish giving a star-like appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Dale Hartman
  • Phormium tenax Plant Named ‘PHOS2’
    Patent number: PP20249
    Abstract: ‘PHOS2’ is a distinctive variety of Phormium tenax which is characterized by a dwarf growth habit with a strong shoot density as compared with the species Phormium tenax, which has a variable growth form ranging from short to tall plant height and sparse to dense shoot density. In addition, ‘PHOS2’ has a bronze mature leaf color, whereas the parental form of the species Phormium tenax has a mature leaf colour of purple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
  • Phormium Plant Named ‘Taya’
    Patent number: PP20335
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Phormium named ‘Taya’ that is characterized by its dark purple black foliage that is consistent throughout the leaf and its arching plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Inventor: David Ogilvy
  • plant named ‘Summer Rose’
    Patent number: PP20446
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Summer Rose’, characterized by its very large heart shaped leaves, bright rose color, and demonstrated potential to produce large plants with huge leaves when grown in outdoor landscapes and attractive plants when forced in pots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent Harbaugh
  • plant named ‘Jade Satin’
    Patent number: PP20457
    Abstract: A new Epipremnum (Pothos) plant particularly distinguished by thick robust stems, green leaves that are lightly mottled with a lighter green and cordate-shaped leaves with narrow to broadly acute apices, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Bryant Ag-Co, LLC
    Inventor: Austin Theo Bryant
  • plant named ‘TRE RES 08’
    Patent number: PP20684
    Abstract: A new and distinct Solenostemon plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by deeply lobed, unjulating leaves; a sun tolerant Solenostemon that exhibits four colors; a more uniform growth habit; and short internodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Tristar Nursery
    Inventors: Leroy Griffard, Jackie Griffard
  • plant named ‘LHCOM’
    Patent number: PP20759
    Abstract: ‘LHCOM’ is a distinctive variety of Lomandra hystrix which is characterized by the combination of its compact, dense plant growth habit, horizontal basal shoot attitude, short plant height and narrow-medium leaf width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
  • plant named ‘Cranberry Star’
    Patent number: PP20792
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of caladium named ‘Cranberry Star’, characterized by its heart-shaped leaves, bright white color and numerous purple spots, and demonstrated potential to produce attractive plants when forced in containers without de-eyeing and/or when grown in outdoor shady landscapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent Harbaugh
  • plant named ‘Witch Doctor’
    Patent number: PP20887
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Solenostemon plant named ‘Witch Doctor’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; purple-colored stems; and deeply lobed green-colored leaves with dark purple-colored margins and venation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventors: Lloyd Traven, Ralph J. Repp
  • plant named ‘UFM10’
    Patent number: PP20930
    Abstract: A new Epipremnum plant particularly distinguished by having compact and dense growth habit, dark green leaves that are wider, in relation to length, than other cultivars, vines with large diameters, and vines with shorter internodes, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Henny, Jianjun Chen
  • plant named ‘PHOS3’
    Patent number: PP20943
    Abstract: ‘PHOS3’ is a distinctive variety of Phormium tenax which is characterized by the combination of its medium upright growth habit, orange tones incorporated into its bronze leaf color, narrower leaf width and resistance to phytophthora root rot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt