Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
longicollum
ID:
666450

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 545 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665782

Common Names

  • Longicollum Elatostema
  • Longicollum Stem Elatostema
  • Elatostema Longicollum

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Description

Elatostema longicollum (also called Long-Stemmed 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 longicollum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elatostema longicollum 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 longicollum is a herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Elatostema longicollum

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

Elatostema longicollum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema longicollum?

Elatostema longicollum

What is the common name of Elatostema longicollum?

Longicollum Elatostema

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema longicollum?

Elatostema longicollum 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,

References

Hubert J. P. Winkler (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.P.Winkl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851991-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.