Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
cuspidatum
ID:
666223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 6: t. 1983 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665555

Common Names

  • Elatostema Cuspidatum
  • Cuspidatum Elatostema
  • Cuspidatum

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Synonyms

  • Elatostema sessile cuspidatum (Wight) Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Elatostema cuspidatum (also called Pointed Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has a creeping habit and is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as forest floors.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema cuspidatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Elatostema cuspidatum var. ecorniculatum W.T.Wang
Elatostema cuspidatum var. dolichoceras W.T.Wang
Elatostema cuspidatum var. cuspidatum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema cuspidatum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with cuspidate tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema cuspidatum 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 cuspidatum

Elatostema cuspidatum is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Benguet, Kalinga, and Mountain Province.

Elatostema cuspidatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema cuspidatum?

Elatostema cuspidatum

What is the family of Elatostema cuspidatum?

Urticaceae

Where is Elatostema cuspidatum found?

Elatostema cuspidatum is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

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

Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851826-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.