Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. 9: 314 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665575
Common Names
- Elatostema Dissectum
- Dissectum Elatostema
- Dissectum
Description
Elatostema dissectum (also called Dissected 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 dissectum 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 dissectum var. hispidum W.T.Wang
Elatostema dissectum var. dissectum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elatostema dissectum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with deeply dissected margins.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elatostema dissectum 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 dissectum
Elatostema dissectum is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Elatostema dissectum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatostema dissectum?
Elatostema dissectum
What is the family of Elatostema dissectum?
Urticaceae
Where is Elatostema dissectum found?
Elatostema dissectum 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,