Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
odontopterum
ID:
1328946

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 51: 225 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341400

Common Names

  • Elatostema odontopterum
  • Odontopterum Elatostema
  • Elatostema

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Description

Elatostema odontopterum (also called Tooth-winged Elatostema, among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb native to China. It has a single, erect stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema odontopterum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema odontopterum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema odontopterum is a tropical evergreen plant native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Elatostema odontopterum

Elatostema odontopterum is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Elatostema odontopterum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema odontopterum?

Elatostema odontopterum

What is the common name of Elatostema odontopterum?

Tooth-winged Elatostema

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema odontopterum?

Moist, shady forests

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:77144607-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.