Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
carrascoana
ID:
777113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardiel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 52: 153 (1994 publ. 1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776446



Common Names

  • Carrasco's Acalypha
  • Carrasco's Copperleaf
  • Carrasco's Three-Seed Mercury


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Description

Acalypha carrascoana (also called Carrasco's copperleaf, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has large, oval leaves with a copper-colored underside and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha carrascoana is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha carrascoana has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha carrascoana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. The seed can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or greenhouse. It is best to sow the seed in individual pots in a cold frame as it can be slow to germinate. The seedlings should be transplanted into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Acalypha carrascoana

Acalypha carrascoana is native to South America, where it is found in dry scrub and grasslands.

Acalypha carrascoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha carrascoana?

Acalypha carrascoana

What is the common name of Acalypha carrascoana?

Carrasco's Copperleaf

What type of plant is Acalypha carrascoana?

Perennial shrub

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-315: Based on the initial data import
José María Cardiel (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardiel' in the authors string.