Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
zhengyuanum
ID:
1517000

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 38(6): 808. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003901

Common Names

  • Elatostema zhengyuanum
  • Zhengyuanum Elatostema
  • Zhengyuanum Elatostema Plant

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Description

Elatostema zhengyuanum (also called Zhengyuan Elatostema, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a creeping habit. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets and along streams. It has alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves with toothed margins and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema zhengyuanum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and preserves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema zhengyuanum has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema zhengyuanum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. The soil mix should be kept moist but not wet. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Elatostema zhengyuanum

Elatostema zhengyuanum is found in China.

Elatostema zhengyuanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema zhengyuanum?

Elatostema zhengyuanum

What is the common name of Elatostema zhengyuanum?

Zhengyuan Elatostema

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema zhengyuanum?

Tropical and subtropical 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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77193110-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.