Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
obtusum
ID:
666557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. 9: 324 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665889

Common Names

  • Obtusum Elatostema
  • Obtusum Elatostema Plant
  • Elatostema obtusum

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Synonyms

  • Dorstenia pubescens Blanco [illegitimate]

Description

Elatostema obtusum (also called Obtuse Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and its stems are usually red or purple in color. It grows in forests, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema obtusum 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 obtusum var. trilobulatum (Hayata) W.T.Wang
Elatostema obtusum var. obtusum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema pycnodontum has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema obtusum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Elatostema obtusum

Elatostema obtusum can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in China.

Elatostema obtusum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema obtusum?

Elatostema obtusum

What is the family of Elatostema obtusum?

Urticaceae

What is the common name of Elatostema obtusum?

Obtusum 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,

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