Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
yongtianianum
ID:
1328956

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 51: 226 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341410

Common Names

  • Elatostema yongtianianum
  • Yongtianianum Elatostema
  • Elatostema

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Description

Elatostema yongtianianum (also called Yongtian Elatostema, among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb native to China. It has a single, erect stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema yongtianianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema yongtianianum has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema yongtianianum is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not as common.

Where to Find Elatostema yongtianianum

Elatostema yongtianianum is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Elatostema yongtianianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema yongtianianum?

Elatostema yongtianianum

What is the common name of Elatostema yongtianianum?

Yong-tian Elatostema

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema yongtianianum?

Moist, shady forests

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

Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144619-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.