Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
trichophlebium
ID:
1336000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. ex H.Schroet.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 83(2): 108, in syn. 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348454

Common Names

  • Elatostema trichophlebium
  • Trichophlebium Elatostema
  • Elatostema Elatostema

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Description

Elatostema trichophlebium (also called Hairy Elatostema, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of South Asia and is found in moist, shady, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema trichophlebium is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elatostema trichophlebium is yellow, with a star-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema trichophlebium is a perennial that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Elatostema trichophlebium

Elatostema trichophlebium is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

Elatostema trichophlebium FAQ

What is the common name of Elatostema trichophlebium?

Hairy Elatostema

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema trichophlebium?

Tropical rainforest

What is the scientific name of Elatostema trichophlebium?

Elatostema trichophlebium

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Hilde Schroeter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schroet.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:852234-1: Based on the initial data import