Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
stipitatum
ID:
666762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 190 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666094

Common Names

  • Elatostema stipitatum
  • Stipitatum Elatostema
  • False Nettle

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Description

Elatostema stipitatum (also called Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia, growing in moist forests and along streams. It has a creeping stem with ovate to elliptic leaves, and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema stipitatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat kidney and urinary tract problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema stipitatum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a reddish-purple coloration.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema stipitatum 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 stipitatum

Elatostema stipitatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Elatostema stipitatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema stipitatum?

Elatostema stipitatum

What is the common name of Elatostema stipitatum?

Stipitatum

Where is Elatostema stipitatum 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,

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