Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
insigne
ID:
1558383

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hallier f.) C.B.Rob.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 5: 504. 1911 1910 publ. 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036194

Common Names

  • Elatostematoides insigne
  • Insigne Elatostematoides
  • Insigne

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Description

Elatostematoides insigne (also called Showy Elatostema, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant of the Urticaceae family. It has a creeping habit and small, ovate leaves. It is native to India and is found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostematoides insigne is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostematoides insigne has yellow flowers with five petals and a dark center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostematoides insigne is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Elatostematoides insigne

Elatostematoides insigne can be found in the Philippines.

Elatostematoides insigne FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostematoides insigne?

Elatostematoides insigne

What is the common name of Elatostematoides insigne?

Insigne False Holly

What is the natural habitat of Elatostematoides insigne?

Tropical evergreen 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:77221739-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.