Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin 7: 60 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666148
Common Names
- Elatostema Tenuicornutum
- Tenuicornutum Elatostema
- Elatostema Elatostema Tenuicornutum
Description
Elatostema tenuicornutum (also called Slender-Fruited 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 fruits and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforest understories.
Uses & Benefits
Elatostema tenuicornutum 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 tenuicornutum has small white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have slender, horn-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elatostema tenuicornutum 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 tenuicornutum
Elatostema tenuicornutum is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Elatostema tenuicornutum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatostema tenuicornutum?
Elatostema tenuicornutum
Where does Elatostema tenuicornutum grow?
Elatostema tenuicornutum is found in China and Taiwan.
What is the natural habitat of Elatostema tenuicornutum?
Elatostema tenuicornutum 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,