Elatostema melanoceras - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanoceras
ID:
1327777
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Elatostema China : 318 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340231
Common Names
- Melanoceras Elatostema
- Black-horned Elatostema
- Black-horned Elatostemma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elatostema melanoceras (also called the Black Horn Elatostema, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Elatostema melanoceras 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 melanoceras 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elatostema melanoceras 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 melanoceras
Elatostema melanoceras is found in China, in the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan.
Elatostema melanoceras FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatostema melanoceras?
Elatostema melanoceras
What is the natural habitat of Elatostema melanoceras?
It is found in China.
What is the flowering season of Elatostema melanoceras?
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:77141427-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.