Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
arciana
ID:
322877

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 362 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322209



Common Names

  • Arciana Acalypha
  • Arciana Three-seeded Mercury
  • Arciana Copper Plant


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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpus arcianus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha brasiliensis mollis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha dupraeana arciana Baill. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha arciana (also called Arciana, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its small, leathery leaves, which are covered with a white downy felt. It grows in dry, rocky, and sunny places, and is often found in the wild.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha arciana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acalypha arciana are small, white and clustered in terminal spikes. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha arciana is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Acalypha arciana

Acalypha arciana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.

Acalypha arciana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha arciana?

Acalypha arciana

What is the common name of Acalypha arciana?

Arciana Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha arciana?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

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-203: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.