Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
melanocephalum
ID:
1327782

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Elatostema China : 339 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340236

Common Names

  • Melanocephalum Elatostema
  • Black-headed Elatostema
  • Black-headed Elatostemma

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Description

Elatostema melanocephalum (also called Black-Headed Elatostema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is a small, evergreen perennial, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of China, and is found in moist, shady habitats, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema melanocephalum is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used for making tea and its bark is used for making paper and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elatostema melanocephalum is yellow and tubular, with four lobes. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema melanocephalum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and divide the plants in the fall. It is also important to keep the soil evenly moist and to fertilize the plants regularly.

Where to Find Elatostema melanocephalum

Elatostema melanocephalum is found in China, in the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan.

Elatostema melanocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema melanocephalum?

Elatostema melanocephalum

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema melanocephalum?

It is found in China.

What is the flowering season of Elatostema melanocephalum?

It flowers from April to June.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141442-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.