Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
surigaoense
ID:
666806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 8: 2854 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666138

Common Names

  • Elatostema Surigaoense
  • Surigaoense Elatostema
  • Elatostema Elatostema Surigaoense

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Description

Elatostema surigaoense (also called Surigao 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 surigaoense 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 surigaoense has small white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, slender leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema surigaoense 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 surigaoense

Elatostema surigaoense is native to the Philippines.

Elatostema surigaoense FAQ

What are the common names of Elatostema surigaoense?

Surigao Elatostema

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema surigaoense?

Rainforest and moist areas

What is the size of Elatostema surigaoense?

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,

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