Description
Elatostema laetevirens (also called Large-Leaved 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, ovate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Elatostema laetevirens 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 laetevirens 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 laetevirens 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 laetevirens
Elatostema laetevirens can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.