Acalypha apetiolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apetiolata
ID:
319759
Status:
valid
Authors:
Allem & Waechter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Biol. 37: 85 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319091
Common Names
- Acalypha Apetiolata
- Apetiolata Acalypha
- Apetiolata Waxy Leaf
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Acalypha apetiolata (also called Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. Its native regions are India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha apetiolata is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acalypha apetiolata are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Acalypha apetiolata is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Acalypha apetiolata
Acalypha apetiolata can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Acalypha apetiolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha apetiolata?
Acalypha apetiolata
Where is Acalypha apetiolata found?
Acalypha apetiolata is found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and China.
What is the growth habit of Acalypha apetiolata?
Acalypha apetiolata is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 meters tall.
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-200: Based on the initial data import
Antonio Costa Allem (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allem' in the authors string.
Jorge Luiz Waechter (1953-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waechter' in the authors string.