Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
lonchophyllum
ID:
666445

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Schroet.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 83(2): 147 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665777

Common Names

  • Lonchophyllum Elatostema
  • Lonchophyllum Stem Elatostema
  • Elatostema Lonchophyllum

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Description

Elatostema lonchophyllum (also called Lance-Leaf 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 lonchophyllum 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

The flower of Elatostema lonchophyllum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema lonchophyllum is a herbaceous perennial that is native to tropical Asia. It can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 9-11, or in a container indoors in cooler climates. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil in a partially shady location. Propagate by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid location until germination occurs.

Where to Find Elatostema lonchophyllum

Elatostema lonchophyllum is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Elatostema lonchophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema lonchophyllum?

Elatostema lonchophyllum

What is the family of Elatostema lonchophyllum?

Urticaceae

What is the origin of Elatostema lonchophyllum?

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

Hilde Schroeter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schroet.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851989-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.