Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
ficoides
ID:
666274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. 9: 306 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665606

Common Names

  • Elatostema ficoides
  • Fig-leaved Elatostema
  • Fig-leaved Umbrella Plant

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Description

Elatostema ficoides (also called Elatostema ficoidis, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South East Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema ficoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal teas and for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Elatostema ficoides var. puberulum W.T.Wang
Elatostema ficoides var. ficoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema ficoides has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema ficoides 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 ficoides

Elatostema ficoides is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Elatostema ficoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema ficoides?

Elatostema ficoides

What is the family of Elatostema ficoides?

Urticaceae

What is the habitat of Elatostema ficoides?

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,

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