Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 190 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665508
Common Names
- Brongniartianum Elatostema
- Brongniartianum Vine
- Vine Elatostema
Synonyms
- Elatostema sessile brongniartianum (Wedd.) Wedd. [unknown]
- Elatostema sessile minus Wedd. [unknown]
Description
Elatostema brongniartianum (also called Brongniartianum Elatostema, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. Native to India, it is found in evergreen forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Elatostema brongniartianum 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
The flower of Elatostema brongniartianum is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elatostema brongniartianum is a fast-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 brongniartianum
Elatostema brongniartianum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Thailand
Elatostema brongniartianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatostema brongniartianum?
Elatostema brongniartianum
What is the family of Elatostema brongniartianum?
Urticaceae
What is the natural habitat of Elatostema brongniartianum?
Forests
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,