Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
villosum
ID:
666860

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Shih & Yuen P.Yang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. , n.s., 36: 277 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666192

Common Names

  • Elatostema villosum
  • Villosum Elatostema
  • False Nettle

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Description

Elatostema villosum (also called Elatostema velutinum, 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 villosum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elatostema villosum is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, thin, and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema villosum 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 villosum

Elatostema villosum can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Elatostema villosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema villosum?

Elatostema villosum

What type of plant is Elatostema villosum?

Elatostema villosum is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae.

Where is Elatostema villosum native to?

Elatostema villosum 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,

References

Yuen Po Yang (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yuen P.Yang' in the authors string.
Bing Ling Shih: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Shih' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:987003-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.