Status:
valid
Authors:
Gibbs
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 42: 144 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665936
Common Names
- Penibukan Elatostema
- Penibukan Island Elatostema
- Penibukan Island-endemic Elatostema
Description
Elatostema penibukanense (also called Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia, growing in moist forests and along streams. It has a creeping stem with ovate to elliptic leaves, and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Elatostema penibukanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elatostema penibukanense has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are green and have small, obovate-lanceolate-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elatostema penibukanense 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 penibukanense
Elatostema penibukanense is found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Elatostema penibukanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatostema penibukanense?
Elatostema penibukanense
What is the family of Elatostema penibukanense?
Urticaceae
What is the common name of Elatostema penibukanense?
None
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,