Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
accedens
ID:
246827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 35 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246159



Common Names

  • Accedens Acalypha
  • Accedens Indian Mulberry
  • Accedens Beach Mulberry


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Synonyms

  • Acalypha accedens brachyandra (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus accedens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus brachyandrus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha brachyandra Baill. [unknown]
  • Acalypha accedens brachyandra (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha accedens viridis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha dupraeana Baill. [unknown]
  • Acalypha accedens genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha accedens (also called Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, oval-shaped leaves with a copper-colored hue and small, yellow flowers. It grows best in warm, humid climates and is often found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha accedens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha accedens is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha accedens is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Acalypha accedens

Acalypha accedens is found in tropical regions of Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Acalypha accedens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha accedens?

Acalypha accedens

What is the common name of Acalypha accedens?

Acceding acalypha

Where is Acalypha accedens native to?

Mexico

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-130: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.