Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
falcata
ID:
666912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hallier f.) C.B.Rob.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 5: 505 (1910 publ. 1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666244



Common Names

  • Elatostematoides falcata
  • Falcata Elatostematoides
  • Elatostematoides falcata


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Synonyms

  • Pellionia falcata (Hallier f.) Boerl. [unknown]
  • Elatostema falcatum Hallier f. [valid]

Description

Elatostematoides falcata (also called Chinese Elatostema, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and is found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Elatostematoides falcata 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

Elatostematoides falcata has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostematoides falcata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but will need more frequent watering in this situation. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Elatostematoides falcata

Elatostematoides falcata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

Elatostematoides falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostematoides falcata?

Elatostematoides falcata

What is the family of Elatostematoides falcata?

Urticaceae

What is the distribution of Elatostematoides falcata?

China, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam

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:852290-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.