Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
adenophorum
ID:
749940

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 31: 144 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749273

Common Names

  • Elatostema adenophorum
  • Adenophorous Elatostema
  • Adenophorous Elatostem

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Description

Elatostema adenophorum (also called 'Adenophorous Elatostema', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to China. It has lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema adenophorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Elatostema adenophorum var. gymnocephalum W.T.Wang
Elatostema adenophorum var. adenophorum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema adenophorum has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema adenophorum is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Division is done by dividing the rootball into smaller sections and replanting.

Where to Find Elatostema adenophorum

Elatostema adenophorum can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Elatostema adenophorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema adenophorum?

Elatostema adenophorum

What is the family of Elatostema adenophorum?

Urticaceae

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema adenophorum?

Forests and shrublands

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:77113152-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.