Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
752122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:

Citation Micro:
Unknown Publ.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751455



Common Names

  • Acalypha capensis
  • Capensis Acalypha
  • Capensis Acalypha Plant


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Description

Acalypha capensis (also called Cape Acalypha, Cape Acalypha, and Cape Acalypha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a single stem with three leaves and a single white flower with three petals. It grows in deciduous forests, woodlands, and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Hopea helferi is used for furniture making, construction, and making musical instruments. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha capensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, thin, upright stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha capensis is a herbaceous perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Acalypha capensis

Acalypha capensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the eastern and western Cape Provinces.

Acalypha capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha capensis?

Acalypha capensis

What is the family of Acalypha capensis?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Acalypha capensis?

Capensis Acalypha

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-291: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.