Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
caudiculatum
ID:
1585210

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

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Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000044827

Common Names

  • Elatostema caudiculatum
  • Stem-clasping Elatostema
  • Stem-clasping Elatostema Plant

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Description

Elatostema caudiculatum (also called Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Vietnam, and Thailand. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, and has long, slender stems with ovate-lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema caudiculatum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and wounds. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema caudiculatum has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a wrinkled surface. The seedlings have ovate to lanceolate leaves with entire margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema caudiculatum can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun in cooler climates. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Elatostema caudiculatum

Elatostema caudiculatum can be found in moist, shady areas in Southeast Asia.

Elatostema caudiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema caudiculatum?

Elatostema caudiculatum

What are the common names of Elatostema caudiculatum?

Stubby-tailed Elatostema

Where is Elatostema caudiculatum native to?

China

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77122929-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.