Acalypha bisetosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bisetosa
ID:
407072
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 879 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406404
Common Names
- Two-bristled Acalypha
- Two-bristled Acalyphas
- Two-bristleds Acalypha
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- Ricinocarpus bisetosus Kuntze [unknown]
- Acalypha cuspidata Griseb. [unknown]
Description
Acalypha bisetosa (also called 'Two-set Cat's Tail', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has thin, green stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, usually in open woodlands or grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha bisetosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acalypha bisetosa has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1mm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha bisetosa is an evergreen shrub native to the Arabian Peninsula. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division, seed, or cuttings.
Where to Find Acalypha bisetosa
Acalypha bisetosa is native to South America and can be found in wetland habitats.
Acalypha bisetosa FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Acalypha bisetosa?
Acalypha bisetosa prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil does Acalypha bisetosa prefer?
Acalypha bisetosa prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
What type of light does Acalypha bisetosa need?
Acalypha bisetosa prefers bright, indirect light.
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-243: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.