Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
polioneurum
ID:
666922

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hallier f.) Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 11: 267 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666254

Common Names

  • Elatostematoides polioneurum
  • Polioneurum Elatostematoides
  • Elatostematoides polioneurum

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Synonyms

  • Elatostema pentaneurum Hallier f. [unknown]
  • Elatostema polioneurum Hallier f. [valid]

Description

Elatostematoides polioneurum (also called Chinese Elatostema, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostematoides polioneurum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and is easy to care for.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elatostematoides polioneurum is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostematoides polioneurum 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 Elatostematoides polioneurum

Elatostematoides polioneurum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

Elatostematoides polioneurum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostematoides polioneurum?

Elatostematoides polioneurum

What is the family of Elatostematoides polioneurum?

Urticaceae

What is the distribution of Elatostematoides polioneurum?

China, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:852299-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.