Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
inconstans
ID:
666372

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.M.Perry

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 32: 384 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665704

Common Names

  • Elatostema inconstans
  • Inconstant Elatostema
  • Elatostema

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Synonyms

  • Pellionia inconstans (L.M.Perry) R.J.Johns [valid]

Description

Elatostema inconstans (also called Variable 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 inconstans 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 inconstans 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 inconstans is a small herbaceous plant native to tropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, Elatostema inconstans should be grown in partial shade and in moist soil.

Where to Find Elatostema inconstans

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

Elatostema inconstans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema inconstans?

Elatostema inconstans

What is the common name of Elatostema inconstans?

Unknown

Where is Elatostema inconstans found?

China

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

Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851934-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.