Elatostematoides scandens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
1540776
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hallier f.) Rodda & A.K.Monro
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 464(1): 82. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022262
Common Names
- Elatostematoides scandens
- Scandens Elatostematoides
- Scandens Elatostematoides Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elatostematoides scandens (also called Climbing elatostematoides, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and long, thin leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Elatostematoides scandens is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine as a diuretic and to treat fever. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elatostematoides scandens has small, yellow-green flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elatostematoides scandens is a shrub native to South America and is cultivated for its ornamental value. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a warm, moist environment and the cuttings should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Elatostematoides scandens
Elatostematoides scandens is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It can be found in moist, shaded areas, such as near streams and in forests.
Elatostematoides scandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elatostematoides scandens?
Elatostematoides scandens
What is the common name of Elatostematoides scandens?
Climbing Elatostematoides
What is the natural habitat of Elatostematoides scandens?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Elatostematoides genus
Elatostematoides insigne, Elatostematoides manillense, Elatostematoides mindanaense, Elatostematoides samarense, Elatostematoides fruticulosum, Elatostematoides lonchophyllum, Elatostematoides filicoides, Elatostematoides australe, Elatostematoides scandens, Elatostematoides hirtum, Elatostematoides caudata, Elatostematoides gracilipes, Elatostematoides laxa, Elatostematoides machaerophylla, Elatostematoides mesargyreum, Elatostematoides picta, Elatostematoides polioneurum, Elatostematoides rigida, Elatostematoides robusta, Elatostematoides sublaxa, Elatostematoides vittata, Elatostematoides falcata,
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:77212496-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.