Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
erectum
ID:
666261

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Schroet.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 83(1): 7 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665593

Common Names

  • Erect Elatostema
  • Upright Elatostema
  • Upright Leafy Elatostema

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Description

Elatostema erectum (also called Erect 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 erectum 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 erectum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with entire margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema erectum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Elatostema erectum

Elatostema erectum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Elatostema erectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema erectum?

Elatostema erectum

What is the family of Elatostema erectum?

Urticaceae

What is the habitat of Elatostema erectum?

Forests and shrublands

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

Hilde Schroeter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schroet.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851853-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.