Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. 9: 316 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665544
Common Names
- Elatostema Cornutum
- Cornutum Elatostema
- Cornutum
Description
Elatostema cornutum (also called 'Horned 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 cornutum 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 cornutum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elatostema cornutum 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 cornutum
Elatostema cornutum is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Benguet, Kalinga, and Mountain Province.
Elatostema cornutum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatostema cornutum?
Elatostema cornutum
What is the common name of Elatostema cornutum?
Horned Elatostema
What is the natural habitat of Elatostema cornutum?
Elatostema cornutum 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,