Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
oblongifolium
ID:
666551

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.H.Fu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin 7: 27 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665883

Common Names

  • Oblongifolium Elatostema
  • Oblongifolium Elatostema Plant
  • Elatostema oblongifolium

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Synonyms

  • Elatostema bodinieri (H.Lév.) Hand.-Mazz. [illegitimate]
  • Pellionia bodinieri H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Elatostema oblongifolium (also called Oblongifolium, 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 oblongifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat headaches and to reduce inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Elatostema oblongifolium var. magnistipulum W.T.Wang
Elatostema oblongifolium var. oblongifolium

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema oblongifolium 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 oblongifolium is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It is easily propagated by division in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in well-draining soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. The plant is winter hardy and can be left in the ground in cold climates.

Where to Find Elatostema oblongifolium

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

Elatostema oblongifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema oblongifolium?

Elatostema oblongifolium

What is the family of Elatostema oblongifolium?

Urticaceae

What is the common name of Elatostema oblongifolium?

Oblongifolium 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,