Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) Q.Lin
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 593 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748476
Common Names
- Elatostema Rhizomatosum
- Rhizomatous Elatostema
- Climbing Elatostema
Description
Elatostema rhizomatosum (also called Rhizomatous Elatostema, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family, Urticaceae. It is native to China. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Elatostema rhizomatosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elatostema rhizomatosum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped drupe. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elatostema rhizomatosum can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not overwatered.
Where to Find Elatostema rhizomatosum
Elatostema rhizomatosum is native to tropical Asia.
Elatostema rhizomatosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatostema rhizomatosum?
Elatostema rhizomatosum
What is the common name of Elatostema rhizomatosum?
Rhizomatous Elatostema
Where is Elatostema rhizomatosum native to?
China
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
Qi Lin (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Lin' in the authors string.