Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
amentacea
ID:
287510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. ed. 1832 , 3: 676 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000286842



Common Names

  • Acalypha amentacea
  • Cat's Tail Acalypha
  • Indian Acalypha


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Synonyms

  • Achyranthes spiciflora Burm [unknown]
  • Acalypha glandulosa Blanco [unknown]
  • Acalypha grandis amboinensis (Benth.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha amentacea (also called Cat's Tail, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and grows in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha amentacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acalypha amentacea var. amentacea
Acalypha amentacea var. trukensis (Pax & Hoffmann) Fosberg
Acalypha amentacea var. heterotricha Fosberg
Acalypha amentacea var. palauensis Fosberg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha amentacea has small yellow flowers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha amentacea is a shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Acalypha amentacea

Acalypha amentacea can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Acalypha amentacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha amentacea?

Acalypha amentacea

What is the common name of Acalypha amentacea?

Cat's tail

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha amentacea?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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-169: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.