Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
oreocnidioides
ID:
666563

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 2(1): 5 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665895

Common Names

  • Oreocnidioides Elatostema
  • Oreocnidioides Elatostema Plant
  • Elatostema oreocnidioides

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Description

Elatostema oreocnidioides (also called Oreocnidium-like Elatostema, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and grows in moist forests, thickets, and shady places. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with serrated margins, and the flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema oreocnidioides 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 respiratory problems and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema oreocnidioides has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema oreocnidioides 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 oreocnidioides

Elatostema oreocnidioides is native to the Himalayas and can be found in Nepal, Bhutan, and India.

Elatostema oreocnidioides FAQ

What are the common names of Elatostema oreocnidioides?

Mountain Elatostema

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema oreocnidioides?

Mountain forests and grasslands

What is the size of Elatostema oreocnidioides?

It is a small to medium-sized herb, growing to 0.3–1 m tall

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:899775-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.