Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
amblyodonta
ID:
281259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 365 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280591



Common Names

  • Acalypha amblyodonta
  • Amblyodonta Acalypha
  • Blunt-toothed Acalypha


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Synonyms

  • Acalypha amblyodonta gaudichaudii (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha amblyodonta hispida Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha amblyodonta repanda Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha amblyodonta villosa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus amblyodontus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha cuspidata amblyodonta Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha dupraeana gaudichaudii Baill. [unknown]
  • Acalypha lagoensis grandifolia Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Acalypha dupraeana gaudichaudi Baill. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha amblyodonta (also called Amblyodont Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, riverbanks, and grasslands. It is a small shrub growing up to 1.5 m tall with ovate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha amblyodonta is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha amblyodonta is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha amblyodonta is a tropical shrub native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil slightly moist during the winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Acalypha amblyodonta

Acalypha amblyodonta is native to tropical Africa.

Acalypha amblyodonta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha amblyodonta?

Acalypha amblyodonta

What are the common names of Acalypha amblyodonta?

Blunt-Toothed Acalypha

Where is Acalypha amblyodonta native to?

East Africa

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-163: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.