Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
longicuspe
ID:
1323798

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang & Y.G.Wei

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 31: 313 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336252

Common Names

  • Elatostema longicuspe
  • Long-spike Elatostema
  • Long-spike Upland

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Description

Elatostema longicuspe (also called Long-spiked Elatostema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is native to China and grows in forests, thickets, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema longicuspe is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It can also be used to stabilize slopes and to reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema longicuspe has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema longicuspe is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It should be grown in a location that receives partial sun to full shade. It can be propagated by stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Elatostema longicuspe

Elatostema longicuspe is native to China. It can be found in limestone and sandstone areas.

Elatostema longicuspe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema longicuspe?

Elatostema longicuspe

What type of plant is Elatostema longicuspe?

Elatostema longicuspe is a flowering plant.

Where is Elatostema longicuspe found?

Elatostema longicuspe is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.

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.
Yi Gang Wei: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.G.Wei' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130004-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.