Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
binatum
ID:
509811

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang & Y.G.Wei

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 27: 813 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509143

Common Names

  • Elatostema
  • Chinese Elatostema
  • Chinese Violet

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Description

Elatostema binatum (also called Twin-leaved Elatostema, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Asia. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema binatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema binatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its fruits are small, dry capsules containing small, winged seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema binatum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Elatostema binatum

Elatostema binatum is native to Asia and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and woodlands.

Elatostema binatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema binatum?

Elatostema binatum

What is the family of Elatostema binatum?

Urticaceae

What is the common name of Elatostema binatum?

Binate Elatostema

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.
Yi Gang Wei: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.G.Wei' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77088055-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.