Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
simplicissimum
ID:
509817

Status:
valid

Authors:
Q.Lin

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 158: 63 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509149

Common Names

  • Elatostema simplicissimum
  • Simplicissimum Elatostema
  • Simplicissimum Violet

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Synonyms

  • Pellionia imbricata Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Elatostema simplicissimum (also called Simple Elatostema, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Asia. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema simplicissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema simplicissimum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its fruits are small, dry capsules containing small, winged seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema simplicissimum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a mix of sand and peat moss. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Elatostema simplicissimum

Elatostema simplicissimum is native to Asia and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and woodlands.

Elatostema simplicissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema simplicissimum?

Elatostema simplicissimum

What is the family of Elatostema simplicissimum?

Urticaceae

What is the common name of Elatostema simplicissimum?

Simple Elatostema

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77092346-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.