Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
sukungianum
ID:
666794

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 35: 457 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666126

Common Names

  • Elatostema Sukungianum
  • Sukungianum Elatostema
  • Elatostema Elatostema Sukungianum

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Description

Elatostema sukungianum (also called Sukung Elatostema, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical Asia and Australia. It has small, dark green, ovate leaves with serrated margins and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforest understories.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema sukungianum 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 sukungianum has small white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema sukungianum is a perennial herb that is native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to 20°F.

Where to Find Elatostema sukungianum

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

Elatostema sukungianum FAQ

What are the common names of Elatostema sukungianum?

Sukung Elatostema

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema sukungianum?

Rainforest and moist areas

What is the size of Elatostema sukungianum?

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

Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:998856-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.