Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
pajawanense
ID:
666576

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Rob.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 5: 526 (1910 publ. 1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665908



Common Names

  • Pajawanense Elatostema
  • Pajawanense Elatostema Plant
  • Elatostema pajawanense


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Description

Elatostema pajawanense (also called Pajawan Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Indonesia. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and its stems are usually red or purple in color. It grows in forests, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema pajawanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema pajawanense has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are green and have small, elliptic-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema pajawanense is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of light frosts and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Elatostema pajawanense

Elatostema pajawanense is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Elatostema pajawanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema pajawanense?

Elatostema pajawanense

What is the common name of Elatostema pajawanense?

Pajawan Elatostema

Where is Elatostema pajawanense native to?

Philippines

Species in the Elatostema genus

Elatostema binatum, Elatostema duyunense, Elatostema gyrocephalum, Elatostema hechiense, Elatostema microcarpum, Elatostema simplicissimum, Elatostema abangense, Elatostema acrophilum, Elatostema acuminatissimum, Elatostema acuminatum, Elatostema acuteserratum, Elatostema acutitepalum, Elatostema agusanense, Elatostema albopilosum, Elatostema aliferum, Elatostema alnifolium, Elatostema ambiguum, Elatostema angulosum, Elatostema angustatum, Elatostema angustifolium, Elatostema angustitepalum, Elatostema annulatum, Elatostema antonii, Elatostema apoense, Elatostema appendiculatum, Elatostema arcuans, Elatostema articulatum, Elatostema asterocephalum, Elatostema atropurpureum, Elatostema atroviride, Elatostema attenuatoides, Elatostema attenuatum, Elatostema auriculatifolium, Elatostema auriculatum, Elatostema baiseense, Elatostema balansae, Elatostema banahaense, Elatostema barbarufa, Elatostema barbatum, Elatostema baruringense, Elatostema basiandrum, Elatostema beccarii, Elatostema beibengense, Elatostema belense, Elatostema benguetense, Elatostema bidiense, Elatostema biglomeratum, Elatostema binerve, Elatostema blechnoides, Elatostema boehmerioides,

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:852071-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.