Elatostema mongiensis

Lauterb.

Urticaceae
Elatostema mongiensis
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Elatostema mongiensis
gbif · cc0
President and Fellows of Harvard College

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 1,400-1,500 m above sea level on the Huon Peninsula in Papua New Guinea and near Baiyer River.

Papua New Guinea, PNG,

Countries: Papua New Guinea

How to Identify

A nettle family herb. It is succulent and grows 15 cm tall. The leaves are mid green and shiny above and pale green underneath.

References (1)
  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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