Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
carthagenensis
ID:
778112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1760

Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. 32. 1760

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777445



Common Names

  • Carthage Acalypha
  • Carthagenensis Acalypha
  • Carthagenensis Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha carthagenensis (also called Caribbean Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to the Caribbean. It grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha carthagenensis is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha carthagenensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha carthagenensis is a perennial species that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or early summer, and the clumps should be replanted immediately. Acalypha carthagenensis prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Acalypha carthagenensis

Acalypha carthagenensis can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Acalypha carthagenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha carthagenensis?

Acalypha carthagenensis

What is the common name of Acalypha carthagenensis?

N/A

What type of plant is Acalypha carthagenensis?

Herbaceous perennial

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