Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
actinotrichum
ID:
747121

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 30: 10 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746454

Common Names

  • Elatostema Actinotrichum
  • Actinotrichum Elatostema
  • Actinotrich Elatostema

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Description

Elatostema actinotrichum (also called Bristly Elatostema, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India, Nepal and Bhutan. It is found in moist and shady forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters. It has small, white flowers and small, round, green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema actinotrichum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema actinotrichum has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema actinotrichum is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but may require more frequent watering. Regular fertilization is recommended.

Where to Find Elatostema actinotrichum

Elatostema actinotrichum is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Elatostema actinotrichum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema actinotrichum?

Elatostema actinotrichum

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema actinotrichum?

Elatostema actinotrichum is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia.

What is the flowering season of Elatostema actinotrichum?

Elatostema actinotrichum typically flowers during the summer months.

Species in the Elatostema genus

Elatostema binatum, Elatostema duyunense, Elatostema gyrocephalum, Elatostema hechiense, Elatostema microcarpum, Elatostema simplicissimum, Elatostema abangense, Elatostema acrophilum, Elatostema acuminatissimum, Elatostema acuminatum, Elatostema acuteserratum, Elatostema acutitepalum, Elatostema agusanense, Elatostema albopilosum, Elatostema aliferum, Elatostema alnifolium, Elatostema ambiguum, Elatostema angulosum, Elatostema angustatum, Elatostema angustifolium, Elatostema angustitepalum, Elatostema annulatum, Elatostema antonii, Elatostema apoense, Elatostema appendiculatum, Elatostema arcuans, Elatostema articulatum, Elatostema asterocephalum, Elatostema atropurpureum, Elatostema atroviride, Elatostema attenuatoides, Elatostema attenuatum, Elatostema auriculatifolium, Elatostema auriculatum, Elatostema baiseense, Elatostema balansae, Elatostema banahaense, Elatostema barbarufa, Elatostema barbatum, Elatostema baruringense, Elatostema basiandrum, Elatostema beccarii, Elatostema beibengense, Elatostema belense, Elatostema benguetense, Elatostema bidiense, Elatostema biglomeratum, Elatostema binerve, Elatostema blechnoides, Elatostema boehmerioides,

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107163-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.