Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
basiandrum
ID:
666145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reinecke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 622 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665477

Common Names

  • Elatostema Basiandrum
  • Basiandrum Elatostema
  • Basiandrum

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Description

Elatostema basiandrum (also called Basiandrum Elatostema, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. Native to the Philippines, it is found in rainforest and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema basiandrum 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 basiandrum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema basiandrum 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 basiandrum

Elatostema basiandrum can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the eastern part of the Mediterranean basin.

Elatostema basiandrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema basiandrum?

Elatostema basiandrum

What is the common name of Elatostema basiandrum?

Basiandrum Waterwort

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema basiandrum?

It is found in shallow, still or slow-flowing waters, such as ponds, lakes, and streams

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

Franz Reinecke (b.1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinecke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851767-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.