Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
arvensis
ID:
328072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 21 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327404



Common Names

  • Acalypha arvensis
  • Arvensis Acalypha
  • Arvensis's Acalypha


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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpus arvensis (Poepp.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha arvensis belangeri Briq. [unknown]
  • Acalypha arvensis pavoniana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha capitellata Brandegee [unknown]
  • Acalypha pavoniana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha arvensis genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha arvensis (also called Field Acalypha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, with a short petiole. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha arvensis is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha arvensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha arvensis is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings warm and moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Acalypha arvensis

Acalypha arvensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Acalypha arvensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha arvensis?

Acalypha arvensis

What is the common name of Acalypha arvensis?

Field Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha arvensis?

Tropical rainforests

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,