Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
oligodon
ID:
666560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Quisumb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 36: 284 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665892

Common Names

  • Oligodon Elatostema
  • Oligodon Elatostema Plant
  • Elatostema oligodon

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Description

Elatostema oligodon (also called Oligodon 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 oligodon 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 skin problems and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema oligodon has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Elatostema oligodon

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

Elatostema oligodon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema oligodon?

Elatostema oligodon

What is the family of Elatostema oligodon?

Urticaceae

What is the common name of Elatostema oligodon?

Oligodon 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

Eduardo Quisumbing (1895-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quisumb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:852061-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.