Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
podophyllum
ID:
666630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 189 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665962



Common Names

  • Podophyllum-like Elatostema
  • Podophyllum-like-leaved Elatostema
  • Podophyllum-like-stemmed Elatostema


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Description

Elatostema podophyllum (also called Elatostema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia, growing in moist forests and along streams. It has a creeping stem with ovate to elliptic leaves, and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema podophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elatostema podophyllum has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema podophyllum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in dense patches. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as the seedlings are slow to establish.

Where to Find Elatostema podophyllum

Elatostema monticola can be found in the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.

Elatostema podophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema podophyllum?

Elatostema podophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema podophyllum?

Tropical rainforests of the Philippines

What is the average height of Elatostema podophyllum?

Up to 1 meter

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,

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