Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
ciliatum
ID:
666203

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke ex Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 574 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665535

Common Names

  • Ciliatum Elatostema
  • Ciliatum Vine
  • Vine Elatostema

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Description

Elatostema ciliatum (also called 'Ciliate Elatostema', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema ciliatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating skin diseases and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema ciliatum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with ciliate margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema ciliatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Elatostema ciliatum

Elatostema ciliatum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Thailand

Elatostema ciliatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema ciliatum?

Elatostema ciliatum

What is the common name of Elatostema ciliatum?

Ciliate Elatostema

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema ciliatum?

Elatostema ciliatum is found in tropical rainforests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851810-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.