Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Shih & Yuen P.Yang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. , n.s., 36: 272 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666105
Common Names
- Elatostema subcoriaceum
- Subcoriaceum Elatostema
- False Nettle
Description
Elatostema subcoriaceum (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 subcoriaceum 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 subcoriaceum has small white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thick, leathery leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elatostema subcoriaceum 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 subcoriaceum
Elatostema subcoriaceum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Elatostema subcoriaceum FAQ
What are the common names of Elatostema subcoriaceum?
Leathery Elatostema
What is the natural habitat of Elatostema subcoriaceum?
Rainforest and moist areas
What is the size of Elatostema subcoriaceum?
It is a small to medium-sized herb, growing to 0.3–1 m tall
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
Bing Ling Shih: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Shih' in the authors string.