Elattostachys nervosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nervosa
ID:
666944
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München ix. (1879) 502, 600.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666276
Common Names
- Nervosa Elattostachys
- Elattostachys Nervosa
- Nervosa Elattostachy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Cupania nervosa F.Muell. [unknown]
- Cupania xylocarpa nervosa (F.Muell.) C.Moore & Betche [unknown]
Description
Elattostachys nervosa (also called Nervous Elattostachys, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with an erect stem and a creeping rhizome. It is native to China and is found in forests, hillsides, and valleys. It has long, lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Elattostachys nervosa 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 Elattostachys nervosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elattostachys nervosa is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Elattostachys nervosa
Elattostachys nervosa is native to tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Elattostachys nervosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elattostachys nervosa?
Elattostachys nervosa
What is the common name of Elattostachys nervosa?
No common name
Where is Elattostachys nervosa found?
It is found in New Guinea
Species in the Elattostachys genus
Elattostachys aiyurensis, Elattostachys angulosa, Elattostachys apetala, Elattostachys dzumacensis, Elattostachys erythrocarpa, Elattostachys globosa, Elattostachys goropuensis, Elattostachys incisa, Elattostachys megalantha, Elattostachys microcarpa, Elattostachys nervosa, Elattostachys obliquinervis, Elattostachys palauensis, Elattostachys rubrofructus, Elattostachys solomonensis, Elattostachys tetraporandra, Elattostachys venosus, Elattostachys verrucosa, Elattostachys xylocarpa, Elattostachys zippeliana,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2787459: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.