Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
oshimense
ID:
666567

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hatus.) T.Yamaz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 47: 180 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665899

Common Names

  • Oshimense Elatostema
  • Oshimense Elatostema Plant
  • Elatostema oshimense

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Synonyms

  • Pellionia oshimensis Hatus. [unknown]

Description

Elatostema oshimense (also called Oshima Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. 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 oshimense 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 fever and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema oshimense is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of light frosts and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Elatostema oshimense

Elatostema oshimense is native to Japan and can be found on the islands of Honshu and Shikoku.

Elatostema oshimense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema oshimense?

Elatostema oshimense

What is the common name of Elatostema oshimense?

Oshima Elatostema

Where is Elatostema oshimense native to?

Japan

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

Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:852065-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.