Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
balansae
ID:
666138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 76: 80 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665470

Common Names

  • Balansa Elatostema
  • Balansa Leafy Elatostema
  • Balansa Mountain Elatostema

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Synonyms

  • Elatostema balansae hispidum W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Elatostema platyphyllum balansae (Gagnep.) Yahara [unknown]

Description

Elatostema balansae (also called Balansa's Elatostema, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. Native to China, it is found in evergreen forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema balansae 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, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema balansae has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema balansae is a perennial herb that grows best in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Elatostema balansae

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

Elatostema balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema balansae?

Elatostema balansae

What is the common name of Elatostema balansae?

Unknown

What is the family of Elatostema balansae?

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:851762-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.