Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
acapulcensis
ID:
245792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 33: 87 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245124



Common Names

  • Acalypha Acapulcensis
  • Acapulcensis Acalypha
  • Acalypha Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha acapulcensis (also called Acalypha acapulcensis var. acapulcensis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha acapulcensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha acapulcensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha acapulcensis is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to 6 months. Cuttings are the preferred method of propagation as it is faster and more reliable. The plant should be taken in the spring or fall and replanted immediately.

Where to Find Acalypha acapulcensis

Acalypha acapulcensis is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Acalypha acapulcensis FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Acalypha acapulcensis?

Acalypha acapulcensis prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What type of sunlight does Acalypha acapulcensis need?

Acalypha acapulcensis prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.

What is the optimal temperature for Acalypha acapulcensis?

Acalypha acapulcensis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Species in the Acalypha genus

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-129: Based on the initial data import
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.