Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bullata
ID:
688545

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 17 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687878



Common Names

  • Acalypha Bullata
  • Bullata Acalypha
  • Bullata Copperleaf


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Synonyms

  • Acalypha rugosa Klotzsch ex Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus bullatus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acalypha bullata is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. The flowers are small and yellow-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha bullata 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

The flower of Acalypha bullata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha bullata is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. The leaves are linear and have a pointed tip. The flowers are white and bell-shaped. Propagation is by seed or division. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Acalypha bullata

Acalypha bullata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Acalypha bullata FAQ

What type of soil does Acalypha bullata prefer?

Acalypha bullata prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.

What is the ideal temperature range for Acalypha bullata?

Acalypha bullata prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Acalypha bullata need?

Acalypha bullata needs bright, indirect light to thrive.

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-281: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.