Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
fragile
ID:
666285

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 546 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665617

Common Names

  • Elatostema fragile
  • Fragile Elatostema
  • Fragile Umbrella Plant

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Description

Elatostema fragile (also called Elatostema fragilis, 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 fragile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal teas and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema fragile 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 fragile is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept consistently moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Elatostema fragile

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

Elatostema fragile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema fragile?

Elatostema fragile

What is the family of Elatostema fragile?

Urticaceae

Where is Elatostema fragile found?

Elatostema fragile 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

Hubert J. P. Winkler (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.P.Winkl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851871-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.