Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
latitepalum
ID:
749182

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 31: 721 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748515

Common Names

  • Elatostema latitepalum
  • Latitepalum Elatostema
  • Latitepalum Leaf

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Description

Elatostema latitepalum (also called Elatostema latitepalum, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit and small, ovate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of China and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema latitepalum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ingredient in some herbal teas and as a dietary supplement.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elatostema latitepalum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a reddish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema latitepalum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade and is hardy to USDA Zone 5.

Where to Find Elatostema latitepalum

Elatostema latitepalum can be found in the Yunnan province of China.

Elatostema latitepalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema latitepalum?

Elatostema latitepalum

What is the common name of Elatostema latitepalum?

Latitepalum Elatostema

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema latitepalum?

Elatostema latitepalum is native to 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

Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77115873-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.