Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
procridifolium
ID:
1317791

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz) Karthik. & V.S.Kumar

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytodiversity 2: 6 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330245

Common Names

  • Elatostema procridifolium
  • Procridifolium Elatostema
  • Procridifolium

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Description

Elatostema procridifolium (also called Procumbent Elatostema, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Urticaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to China, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema procridifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema procridifolium has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema procridifolium is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Elatostema procridifolium

Elatostema procridifolium is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

Elatostema procridifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema procridifolium?

Elatostema procridifolium

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema procridifolium?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What are the medicinal uses of Elatostema procridifolium?

It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments

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

Saravanam Karthikeyan (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karthik.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
Venkatachalam Sampath Kumar (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.S.Kumar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60469420-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.