Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
laxiflorum
ID:
666423

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f. ex H.Schroet.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 83(2): 143 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665755

Common Names

  • Laxiflorum Elatostema
  • Laxiflorum Stem Elatostema
  • Elatostema Laxiflorum

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Description

Elatostema laxiflorum (also called Loose-Flowered Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Philippines. It has long, narrow leaves that are usually green in color. It grows in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams, and can be found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema laxiflorum 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 laxiflorum 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 laxiflorum 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 laxiflorum

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

Elatostema laxiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema laxiflorum?

Elatostema laxiflorum

What is the family of Elatostema laxiflorum?

Urticaceae

What is the origin of Elatostema laxiflorum?

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

Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.
Hilde Schroeter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schroet.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851974-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.