Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
purpureum
ID:
666655

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Rob.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 6: 306 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665987

Common Names

  • Elatostema
  • Purpureum
  • Purple-Stemmed Elatostema

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema purpureum 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 purpureum has small purple flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema purpureum is a hardy, evergreen perennial native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Elatostema purpureum

Elatostema purpureum is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Elatostema purpureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema purpureum?

Elatostema purpureum

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema purpureum?

Tropical rainforests of the Philippines

What is the average height of Elatostema purpureum?

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,

References

Charles Budd Robinson (1871-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:852134-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.