Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
myrtillus
ID:
666536

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 146 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665868

Common Names

  • Myrtillus Elatostema
  • Myrtillus Elatostema Plant
  • Elatostema myrtillus

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Synonyms

  • Elatostema colaniae Gagnep. [valid]
  • Pellionia myrtillus H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Elatostema myrtillus (also called Myrtillus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, ovate or oblong leaves and small white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema myrtillus 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 myrtillus has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema myrtillus is a herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Elatostema myrtillus

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

Elatostema myrtillus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema myrtillus?

Elatostema myrtillus

What is the common name of Elatostema myrtillus?

Unknown

Where is Elatostema myrtillus 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,

References

Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:852044-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.