Status:
valid
Authors:
Elmer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 1: 287 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665736
Common Names
- Laciniate Elatostema
- Laciniatum Elatostema
- Elatostema Laciniatum
Synonyms
- Pellionia laciniata (Elmer) Elmer [unknown]
Description
Elatostema laciniatum (also called Chinese Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, and has large, deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Elatostema laciniatum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Elatostema laciniatum var. gracile H.Schroet.
Elatostema laciniatum var. incaudatum H.Schroet.
Elatostema laciniatum var. platyphyllum H.Schroet.
Elatostema laciniatum var. laciniatum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elatostema laciniatum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elatostema laciniatum 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 laciniatum
Elatostema laciniatum is native to tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Elatostema laciniatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatostema laciniatum?
Elatostema laciniatum
What is the common name of Elatostema laciniatum?
Laciniatum Elatostema
What is the natural habitat of Elatostema laciniatum?
Elatostema laciniatum 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,