Status:
valid
Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 542 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666003
Common Names
- Elatostema
- Strigulosum
- Strigulous Elatostema
Description
Elatostema strigulosum (also called Strigulose Elatostema, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical Asia and Australia. It has small, dark green, ovate leaves with strigulose margins and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforest understories.
Uses & Benefits
Elatostema reiterianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in shady areas. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as the leaves are believed to have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elatostema reiterianum has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elatostema strigulosum is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.
Where to Find Elatostema reiterianum
Elatostema strigulosum can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Elatostema reiterianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatostema strigulosum?
Elatostema strigulosum
What is the common name of Elatostema strigulosum?
Strigulose Elatostema
Where is Elatostema strigulosum native to?
India, Nepal, and Bhutan
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,