Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
capillipes
ID:
762687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 40 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762020



Common Names

  • Acalypha capillipes
  • Capillipes Lily
  • Capillipes Climbing Lily


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Description

Acalypha capillipes (also called Hair-footed Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Australia, and is found in grasslands and woodlands. It has a clumping habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its flowers are white to yellowish-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha capillipes is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha capillipes has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha capillipes is a shrub native to Australia. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by cuttings in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Acalypha capillipes

Acalypha capillipes is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry forests and grasslands.

Acalypha capillipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha capillipes?

Acalypha capillipes

What is the common name of Acalypha capillipes?

Capillipes Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha capillipes?

Tropical and subtropical dry shrublands

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-301: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.