Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
anemioides
ID:
304179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 94 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303511



Common Names

  • Wind-Tolerant Acalypha
  • Acalypha Anemioides
  • Wind-Tolerant Acalypha


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Synonyms

  • Acalypha agrimonioides D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus anemiodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha anemioides eglandulosa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha monostachya Benth. [unknown]
  • Acalypha anemioides genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha anemioides (also called 'Windmill Plant', 'Chenille Plant' and 'Cat's Tail', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with long, thin stems and small, oval leaves. It is native to tropical regions of the world and grows in moist, shaded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha anemioides is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha anemioides is a small, yellow-green flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha anemioides is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Acalypha anemioides

Acalypha anemioides is native to tropical Africa and can be found in warm, humid climates.

Acalypha anemioides FAQ

What are the common names of Acalypha anemioides?

Wind-Tolerant Copperleaf

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha anemioides?

Tropical and subtropical regions

What is the typical height of Acalypha anemioides?

Up to 2 meters

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-185: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.