Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
kusaiense
ID:
666403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaneh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 25: 1 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665735

Common Names

  • Kusai Elatostema
  • Kusai Stem Elatostema
  • Elatostema Kusaiense

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Description

Elatostema kusaiense (also called Kusai Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Indonesia. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and its stems are usually red or purple in color. It grows in forests, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema kusaiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema kusaiense has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema kusaiense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by taking cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Elatostema kusaiense

Elatostema kusaiense is native to tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Elatostema kusaiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema kusaiense?

Elatostema kusaiense

What is the common name of Elatostema kusaiense?

Kusaiense Elatostema

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema kusaiense?

Elatostema kusaiense is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, China, and Southeast Asia

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

Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851958-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.