Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
yosiei
ID:
666901

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Hara

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 1938, xiv. 515.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666233

Common Names

  • Elatostema yosiei
  • Yosiei Elatostema
  • Elatostema yosiei

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Description

Elatostema yosiei (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 yosiei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema yosiei has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a reddish-purple coloration.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema yosiei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but will need more frequent watering in this situation. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Elatostema yosiei

Elatostema yosiei can be found in Japan.

Elatostema yosiei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema yosiei?

Elatostema yosiei

What type of plant is Elatostema yosiei?

Evergreen perennial

Where is Elatostema yosiei 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,