Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) Y.H.Tseng & A.K.Monro
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
PeerJ 7(e6188): 17. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032083
Description
Elatostema backanense (also called Chinese Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves, with a length of 5-20 cm and a width of 1-2 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Elatostema backanense is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is also used to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elatostema backanense has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elatostema backanense can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.
Where to Find Elatostema backanense
Elatostema backanense is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.
Elatostema backanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatostema backanense?
Elatostema backanense
What is the natural habitat of Elatostema backanense?
Elatostema backanense is found in moist forests in China.
What are the common uses of Elatostema backanense?
Elatostema backanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
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,