Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
nasutum
ID:
666539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 571 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665871

Common Names

  • Nasutum Elatostema
  • Nasutum Elatostema Plant
  • Elatostema nasutum

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Description

Elatostema nasutum (also called Nasutum, 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 nasutum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Elatostema nasutum var. discophorum W.T.Wang
Elatostema nasutum var. puberulum (W.T.Wang) W.T.Wang
Elatostema nasutum var. yui (W.T.Wang) W.T.Wang
Elatostema nasutum var. ecorniculatum W.T.Wang
Elatostema nasutum var. nasutum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema nasutum 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 nasutum is a herbaceous perennial that is native to tropical Asia. It can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 9-11, or in a container indoors in cooler climates. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil in a partially shady location. Propagate by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid location until germination occurs.

Where to Find Elatostema nasutum

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

Elatostema nasutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema nasutum?

Elatostema nasutum

What is the family of Elatostema nasutum?

Urticaceae

What is the common name of Elatostema nasutum?

Nasutum Elatostema

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:852046-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.