Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
serpentinicola
ID:
666718

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Beaman & Cellin.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Blumea 49: 143 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666050

Common Names

  • Elatostema
  • Serpentinicola
  • Serpentine Elatostema

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Description

Elatostema serpentinicola (also called Serpentine Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia and Australia. It has a creeping habit and is characterized by its serpentine leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema serpentinicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema serpentinicola 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 serpentinicola is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a warm, moist soil mix and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Elatostema serpentinicola

Elatostema serpentinicola can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Elatostema serpentinicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema serpentinicola?

Elatostema serpentinicola

What is the common name of Elatostema serpentinicola?

Serpentinicola

Where is Elatostema serpentinicola native to?

Southeast Asia

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

Nicoletta Cellinese (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cellin.' in the authors string.
Reed Schiele Beaman (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Beaman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60433102-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.