Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
brachystachya
ID:
492455

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hornem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Hort. Hafn. , rev. ed.: 1 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491787



Common Names

  • Acalypha brachystachya
  • Brachystachya Acalypha
  • Brachystachya's Acalypha


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Synonyms

  • Acalypha supera Forssk. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus brachystachyus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tragia tenuis Wall. [unknown]
  • Acalypha calyciformis Wight ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Acalypha conferta Roxb. [unknown]
  • Acalypha elegantula Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Acalypha fissa Herb.Madr. ex Wall. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha brachystachya (also called Short-spike Acalypha, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown and a short trunk, with leaves that are alternate, simple, and ovate. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha brachystachya is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments like fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an astringent and a tonic. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha brachystachya is a white, fragrant, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha brachystachya is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings should be transplanted and grown in full sun.

Where to Find Acalypha brachystachya

Acalypha brachystachya is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Acalypha brachystachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha brachystachya?

Acalypha brachystachya

What type of plant is Acalypha brachystachya?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae

Where is Acalypha brachystachya found?

It is native to Southeast Asia

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-258: Based on the initial data import
Jens Wilken Hornemann (1770-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornem.' in the authors string.