Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
666232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 176 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665564

Common Names

  • Elatostema Decipiens
  • Decipiens Elatostema
  • Decipiens

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Description

Elatostema decipiens (also called Deciphering 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 decipiens 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema decipiens 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 decipiens 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 decipiens

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

Elatostema decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema decipiens?

Elatostema decipiens

What is the family of Elatostema decipiens?

Urticaceae

Where is Elatostema decipiens found?

Elatostema decipiens 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,

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