Acalypha buddleifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buddleifolia
ID:
679354
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XVI: 113 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000678687
Common Names
- Buddleifolia Acalypha
- Buddleifolia Copperleaf
- Buddleifolia Three-seeded Mercury
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acalypha buddleifolia (also called Buddleja-like Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family. It is native to tropical regions and is found in open woodlands and scrub. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and has small green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha buddleifolia is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It can be used as a border plant, in rock gardens, or as a specimen plant in the garden. It is also a great choice for a container plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acalypha buddleifolia is bright red with three petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin and red.
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Acalypha buddleifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in moist soil. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Acalypha buddleifolia
Acalypha buddleifolia can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon, Ghana, and Nigeria.
Acalypha buddleifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha buddleifolia?
Acalypha buddleifolia
What is the common name of Acalypha buddleifolia?
Buddleifolia Acalypha
What is the natural habitat of Acalypha buddleifolia?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in moist, shady places.
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-280: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.