Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
trichosanthum
ID:
666832

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) H.Schroet.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 83(1): 20 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666164

Common Names

  • Elatostema Trichosanthum
  • Trichosanthum Elatostema
  • Elatostema Elatostema Trichosanthum

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Synonyms

  • Pellionia trichosantha Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Elatostema trichosanthum (also called Chinese Elatostema, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema trichosanthum 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

Flower: Small, white flowers with four petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, green seedlings with four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema trichosanthum 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 trichosanthum

Elatostema trichosanthum can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in China.

Elatostema trichosanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema trichosanthum?

Elatostema trichosanthum

What type of plant is Elatostema trichosanthum?

Evergreen perennial

Where is Elatostema trichosanthum native to?

China

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

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' 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:852235-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.