Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
tenuinerve
ID:
747134

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang & Y.G.Wei

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 14: 183 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746467

Common Names

  • Elatostema tenuinerve
  • Tenuinerve Elatostema
  • Elatostema Tenuinerve

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Description

Elatostema tenuinerve (also called Elatostema tenuifolium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It has thin, long leaves and grows in moist, shady forests. It is also found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema tenuinerve is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema tenuinerve has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema tenuinerve is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Elatostema tenuinerve

Elatostema tenuinerve can be found in the mountains of Fujian Province, China.

Elatostema tenuinerve FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema tenuinerve?

Elatostema tenuinerve

What is the common name of Elatostema tenuinerve?

Tenuinerve Elatostema

What type of plant is Elatostema tenuinerve?

Herb

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.
Yi Gang Wei: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.G.Wei' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107506-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.