Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
sublaxa
ID:
666926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 8: 2858 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666258



Common Names

  • Elatostematoides sublaxa
  • Sublaxa Elatostematoides
  • Elatostematoides sublaxa


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Synonyms

  • Elatostema sublaxum (Elmer) H.Schroet. [valid]
  • Elatostema sublaxum cabdbarense H.Schroet. [unknown]

Description

Elatostematoides sublaxa (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 sublaxa 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 Elatostematoides sublaxa is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostematoides sublaxa 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 sublaxa

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

Elatostematoides sublaxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elatostematoides sublaxa?

Elatostematoides sublaxa

What is the family of Elatostematoides sublaxa?

Urticaceae

What is the distribution of Elatostematoides sublaxa?

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,

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