Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
benguelensis
ID:
347768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 2: 335 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347100



Common Names

  • Acalypha benguelensis
  • Benguela Acalypha
  • Benguela Copperleaf


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Synonyms

  • Acalypha teusczii Pax [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus benguelensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha benguelensis adenogyne Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha benguelensis trichogyne Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha benguelensis (also called Benguela copperleaf, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It has large, glossy leaves and small, yellowish-brown flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha benguelensis is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion in areas of high water flow.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha benguelensis has small, greenish-brown flowers that produce small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha benguelensis can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist, acidic soils in partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 4 and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C). It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Acalypha benguelensis

Acalypha benguelensis can be found in South Africa.

Acalypha benguelensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha benguelensis?

Acalypha benguelensis

What is the common name of Acalypha benguelensis?

Benguela Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha benguelensis?

Dry grassland and scrubland

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-227: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.