Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
imbricans
ID:
666364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1920: 209 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665696

Common Names

  • Imbricate Elatostema
  • Imbricate Leafy Elatostema
  • Imbricate Mountain Elatostema

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Description

Elatostema imbricans (also called Chinese Elatostema, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and grows in moist forests, thickets, and shady places. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with serrated margins, and the flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema imbricans 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 imbricans has small, white flowers that are borne in small clusters. The seeds are small, black and rounded. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema imbricans is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to China and Vietnam. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Elatostema imbricans

Elatostema imbricans is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Elatostema imbricans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema imbricans?

Elatostema imbricans

What is the common name of Elatostema imbricans?

Imbricans Elatostema

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema imbricans?

Elatostema imbricans is native to the Philippines and can be found in moist, shady forests

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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