Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
tritepalum
ID:
1327756

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Elatostema China : 222 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340210



Common Names

  • Elatostema tritepalum
  • Tritepalum Elatostema
  • Tritepalum Weeds


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Description

Elatostema tritepalum (also called Elatostema tritepalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 25 cm tall. It is native to tropical Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia. It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostema tritepalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shaded areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, in small clusters; Seed: small, dark brown; Seedlings: small, dark green, with small, oval-shaped leaves

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema tritepalum is a perennial herb native to China. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and prefers partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Elatostema tritepalum

Elatostema tritepalum is found in China, in the provinces of Yunnan and Sichuan.

Elatostema tritepalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostema tritepalum?

Elatostema tritepalum

What is the natural habitat of Elatostema tritepalum?

It is native to China and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

What is the flower color of Elatostema tritepalum?

The flowers are white to pale pink in color.

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

Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141268-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.