Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
tenuicaule
ID:
666815

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 540 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666147

Common Names

  • Elatostema Tenuicaule
  • Tenuicaule Elatostema
  • Elatostema Elatostema Tenuicaule

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Description

Elatostema tenuicaule (also called Slender-Stemmed 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 slender stems and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforest understories.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema tenuicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema tenuicaule has small white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema tenuicaule is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but should not be allowed to dry out completely. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Elatostema tenuicaule

Elatostema tenuicaule is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Elatostema tenuicaule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema tenuicaule?

Elatostema tenuicaule

Where does Elatostema tenuicaule grow?

Elatostema tenuicaule is found in China and Taiwan.

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema tenuicaule?

Elatostema tenuicaule grows in moist, shady forests and along streams.

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

Hubert J. P. Winkler (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.P.Winkl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:852221-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.