Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
piluliferum
ID:
666619

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 296 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665951

Common Names

  • Pill-bearing Elatostema
  • Pill-bearing-leaved Elatostema
  • Pill-bearing-stemmed Elatostema

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Description

Elatostema piluliferum (also called Elatostema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is an evergreen perennial herb with a creeping habit and is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist habitats such as riverbanks, forest margins, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema piluliferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema piluliferum 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 piluliferum can be propagated by seed or by division. Cultivation requires a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a woodland garden or in a container.

Where to Find Elatostema piluliferum

Elatostema piluliferum can be found in tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Elatostema piluliferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema piluliferum?

Elatostema piluliferum

What is the family of Elatostema piluliferum?

Urticaceae

What is the common name of Elatostema piluliferum?

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,

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