Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
megaphyllum
ID:
666491

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Schroet.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 83(1): 6 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665823

Common Names

  • Elatostema Megaphyllum
  • Megaphyllum Elatostema
  • Elatostema Megaphyllum Plant

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Description

Elatostema megaphyllum (also called Large-Leaved Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and its stems are usually red or purple in color. It grows in forests, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema megaphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin diseases and as a tonic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema megaphyllum has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema megaphyllum 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 megaphyllum

Elatostema megaphyllum can be found in the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.

Elatostema megaphyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema megaphyllum?

Elatostema megaphyllum

What is the family of Elatostema megaphyllum?

Urticaceae

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema megaphyllum?

Tropical rainforest

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:852021-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.