Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
procridioides
ID:
666639

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 180 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665971

Common Names

  • Elatostema procridioides
  • Procrid Elatostema
  • Procrid False Nettle

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Synonyms

  • Elatostema beshengii W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Elatostema treutleri Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Elatostema procridioides (also called Procumbent Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests, along streams, and in other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema procridioides 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 procridioides has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema procridioides is a perennial herb that is native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to 20°F.

Where to Find Elatostema procridioides

Elatostema nasutum can be found in the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.

Elatostema procridioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema procridioides?

Elatostema procridioides

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema procridioides?

Tropical rainforests of the Philippines

What is the average height of Elatostema procridioides?

Up to 1 meter

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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