Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
madagascariense
ID:
666476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 189 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665808

Common Names

  • Elatostema Madagascariense
  • Madagascariense Elatostema
  • Elatostema Madagascariense Plant

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema madagascariense 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 headaches and to reduce inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Elatostema madagascariense var. incisum (Wedd.) Leandri
Elatostema madagascariense var. madagascariense
Elatostema madagascariense var. marojejyense Leandri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema madagascariense 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 madagascariense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Elatostema madagascariense

Elatostema madagascariense can be found in Madagascar.

Elatostema madagascariense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema madagascariense?

Elatostema madagascariense

What is the common name of Elatostema madagascariense?

Unknown

Where is Elatostema madagascariense found?

Madagascar

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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