Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
maculatum
ID:
666475

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Gaudich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie : 493 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665807

Common Names

  • Elatostema Maculatum
  • Maculatum Elatostema
  • Elatostema Maculatum Plant

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Synonyms

  • Procris maculata Poir. [unknown]
  • Boehmeria maculata (Poir.) Pers. [unknown]

Description

Elatostema maculatum (also called Spotted Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, and has large, ovate leaves with long petioles and long, narrow sepals.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema maculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema maculatum has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema maculatum can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in moist, well-drained soil and prefers partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Elatostema maculatum

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

Elatostema maculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema maculatum?

Elatostema maculatum

What is the common name of Elatostema maculatum?

Unknown

Where is Elatostema maculatum found?

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,

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