Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
atropurpureum
ID:
666126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 5: 919 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665458

Common Names

  • Elatostema atropurpureum
  • Atropurpureous Elatostema
  • Atropurpureous Bladderweed

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Description

Elatostema atropurpureum (also called Atropurpureum Elatostema, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in moist, shady habitats. It is often found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema atropurpureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Elatostema atropurpureum has small, white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema atropurpureum is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial with succulent stems and small, ovate leaves. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Elatostema atropurpureum

Elatostema atropurpureum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas in tropical forests.

Elatostema atropurpureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema atropurpureum?

Elatostema atropurpureum

What is the common name of Elatostema atropurpureum?

Unknown

What is the family of Elatostema atropurpureum?

Urticaceae

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

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851756-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.