Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
rigida
ID:
666923

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) C.B.Rob.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 5: 503 (1910 publ. 1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666255

Common Names

  • Elatostematoides rigida
  • Rigida Elatostematoides
  • Elatostematoides rigida

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Synonyms

  • Elatostema rigidum Wedd. [valid]
  • Elatostema rigidum polycladum H.Schroet. [unknown]

Description

Elatostematoides rigida (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 rigida 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 rigida 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 rigida 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 rigida

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

Elatostematoides rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostematoides rigida?

Elatostematoides rigida

What is the family of Elatostematoides rigida?

Urticaceae

What is the distribution of Elatostematoides rigida?

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

Charles Budd Robinson (1871-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:852300-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.