Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
rubro-stipulatum
ID:
666695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gibbs

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 42: 142 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666027

Common Names

  • Red-Stalked Elatostema
  • Red-Stalked-Leaved Elatostema
  • Red-Stalked-Leaf Elatostema

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Description

Elatostema rubro-stipulatum (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 rubro-stipulatum 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 rubro-stipulatum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema rubro-stipulatum is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Elatostema rubro-stipulatum

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

Elatostema rubro-stipulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema rubro-stipulatum?

Elatostema rubro-stipulatum

What is the common name of Elatostema rubro-stipulatum?

Red-stalked Elatostema

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema rubro-stipulatum?

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,

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