Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
botteriana
ID:
453603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 46 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452935



Common Names

  • Acalypha botteriana
  • Botteriana Acalypha
  • Botter's Acalypha


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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpus botterianus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha botteriana pubescens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha botteriana genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha botteriana (also called 'Botter's copperleaf', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright habit, with slender branches up to 4 m tall. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrated margin. It grows in moist to wet forests, at elevations of 0-1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha botteriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha botteriana has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha botteriana is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant but can be irrigated during dry periods. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Acalypha botteriana

Acalypha botteriana is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Acalypha botteriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha botteriana?

Acalypha botteriana

What is the family of Acalypha botteriana?

Euphorbiaceae

What are the common names of Acalypha botteriana?

Botter's Acalypha, Botter's Acalypha Tree

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-251: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.