Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
strictum
ID:
666768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reinecke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 625 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666100

Common Names

  • Elatostema strictum
  • Strictum Elatostema
  • False Nettle

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Description

Elatostema strictum (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 strictum 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 strictum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema strictum 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 strictum

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

Elatostema strictum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema strictum?

Elatostema strictum

What is the common name of Elatostema strictum?

Strictum

Where is Elatostema strictum 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

Franz Reinecke (b.1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinecke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:852312-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.