Elatostema laetevirens -

Family:	Urticaceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.3
Synonyms:	E. sessile cuspidatum. non Wedd.
Range:	E. Asia - Japan.

Elatostema laetevirens () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.3m . It has a hardness rating of 0.
The flowers from this plant are monoecious (both sexes are found on the plant but each flower is either male or female) and they are pollinated by

Soil Information

Elatostema laetevirens will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is not necessary for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Elatostema laetevirens prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Woods in mountains all over Japan[58].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

Grows within a woodland garden
Works within dappled Shade
Grows in a shady edge

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. It is likely to require woodland conditions.

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 1/5
Young leaves - cooked[177].

Leaves -

Medicinal Uses*

* See disclaimer
Medicinal Rating: 0/5
None known

Propagation

Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame in the spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring should be possible.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Flora of Japan. (English translation)
Ohwi. G.
Author: Ohwi. G.
Rating:
Publisher : The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.
Date of Publication : 1965

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