Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
umbellatum
ID:
666843

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Siebold & Zucc.) Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2: t. xix (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666175

Common Names

  • Elatostema Umbellatum
  • Umbellatum Elatostema
  • Elatostema Elatostema Umbellatum

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Synonyms

  • Procris umbellata Siebold & Zucc. [unknown]
  • Pellionia umbellata (Siebold & Zucc.) Wedd. [unknown]
  • Elatostema japonicum Wedd. [unknown]
  • Elatostema taquetii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Elatostema umbellatum yakusimense Masam. [unknown]

Description

Elatostema umbellatum (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 umbellatum 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 umbellatum 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 umbellatum

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

Elatostema umbellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema umbellatum?

Elatostema umbellatum

What type of plant is Elatostema umbellatum?

Evergreen perennial

Where is Elatostema umbellatum 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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:852245-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.