Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
ridleyanum
ID:
666686

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Schroet.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 83(2): 148 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666018

Common Names

  • Ridley's Elatostema
  • Ridley's-Leaved Elatostema
  • Ridley's-Leaf Elatostema

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Description

Elatostema ridleyanum (also called 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 ridleyanum 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 ridleyanum has small yellow 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 ridleyanum 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 ridleyanum

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

Elatostema ridleyanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema ridleyanum?

Elatostema ridleyanum

What is the common name of Elatostema ridleyanum?

Ridley's Elatostema

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema ridleyanum?

Tropical rainforests

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

Hilde Schroeter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schroet.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:852152-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.