Elacholoma prostrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
1320746
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) W.R.Barker & Beardsley
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-39: 23 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333200
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elacholoma prostrata (also called Prostrate Elacholoma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas. It has a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves and a single, erect stem with a few leaves and a terminal raceme of yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Elacholoma prostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elacholoma prostrata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elacholoma prostrata is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootball.
Where to Find Elacholoma prostrata
Elacholoma prostrata is native to India and can be found in tropical forests in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
Elacholoma prostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elacholoma prostrata?
Elacholoma prostrata
What is the common name of Elacholoma prostrata?
Prostrate Elacholoma
What is the natural habitat of Elacholoma prostrata?
Elacholoma prostrata is native to western North America, where it grows in dry, open areas.
Species in the Elacholoma genus
Species in the Phrymaceae family
Diplacus aridus, Diplacus aurantiacus, Diplacus calycinus, Diplacus clevelandii, Diplacus grandiflorus, Diplacus linearis, Diplacus lompocensis, Diplacus longiflorus, Diplacus parviflorus, Diplacus puniceus, Diplacus rutilus, Diplacus stellatus, Diplacus parryi, Diplacus rupicola, Diplacus bigelovii, Diplacus bolanderi, Diplacus clivicola, Diplacus constrictus, Diplacus cusickii, Diplacus fremontii, Diplacus jepsonii, Diplacus johnstonii, Diplacus layneae, Diplacus leptaleus, Diplacus mephiticus, Diplacus mohavensis, Diplacus nanus, Diplacus rattanii, Diplacus viscidus, Diplacus pictus, Diplacus angustatus, Diplacus pulchellus, Diplacus tricolor, Diplacus congdonii, Diplacus douglasii, Diplacus kelloggii, Diplacus torreyi, Diplacus traskiae, Diplacus compactus, Diplacus vandenbergensis, Diplacus ovatus, Diplacus brandegeei, Diplacus thompsonii, Diplacus cusickioides, Diplacus deschutesensis, Diplacus cascadensis, Diplacus bicolor, Diplacus brevipes, Diplacus australis, Diplacus pygmaeus,
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
William Robert Barker (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Barker' in the authors string.
Paul M. Beardsley: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beardsley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77119997-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].