Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
coriaceifolium
ID:
666210

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 31: 170 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665542

Common Names

  • Elatostema Coriaceifolium
  • Coriaceifolium Elatostema
  • Coriaceifolium

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Description

Elatostema coriaceifolium (also called 'Leathery-leaved 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 coriaceifolium 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Elatostema coriaceifolium var. acuminatissimum W.T.Wang
Elatostema coriaceifolium var. coriaceifolium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema coriaceifolium has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema coriaceifolium can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Elatostema coriaceifolium

Elatostema coriaceifolium can be found in the tropical rainforests of Thailand

Elatostema coriaceifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema coriaceifolium?

Elatostema coriaceifolium

What is the common name of Elatostema coriaceifolium?

Coriaceous-leaved Elatostema

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema coriaceifolium?

Elatostema coriaceifolium 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

Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:974855-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.