Status:
valid
Authors:
(Warb.) K.Schum.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 253 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666189
Common Names
- Elatostema Velutinum
- Velutinum Elatostema
- Elatostema Elatostema Velutinum
Description
Elatostema velutinum (also called Elatostema velutinicaule, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Elatostema velutinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Elatostema velutinum var. velutinum
Elatostema velutinum var. glabrum K.Schum.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elatostema velutinum is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, thin, and have light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elatostema velutinum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in dense patches. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as the seedlings are slow to establish.
Where to Find Elatostema velutinum
Elatostema velutinum is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Elatostema velutinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatostema velutinum?
Elatostema velutinum
What type of plant is Elatostema velutinum?
Elatostema velutinum is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae.
Where is Elatostema velutinum native to?
Elatostema velutinum is native to China, India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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,