Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
filicoides
ID:
1517002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) Yu Hsin Tseng, A.K.Monro, Y.G.Wei & J.M.Hu

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 132: 263. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003903

Common Names

  • Elatostematoides filicoides
  • Filicoides Elatostematoides
  • Filicoides Elatostematoides Plant

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Description

Elatostematoides filicoides (also called Elatostema filicoides, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It has long, narrow, pointed leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostematoides filicoides 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

Elatostematoides filicoides has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostematoides filicoides 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 Elatostematoides filicoides

Elatostema filicoides is found in Australia.

Elatostematoides filicoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostematoides filicoides?

Elatostematoides filicoides

What is the common name of Elatostematoides filicoides?

Fern-like Elatostematoides

What is the natural habitat of Elatostematoides filicoides?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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:77199661-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.