Acalypha castroviejoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castroviejoi
ID:
780087
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cardiel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 46: 205 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779420
Common Names
- Acalypha Castroviejoi
- Castroviejo's Acalypha
- Acalypha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acalypha castroviejoi (also called Castroviejo's Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha castroviejoi is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, and can be used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acalypha castroviejoi are white or pink and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha castroviejoi is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody climber that can be propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots or into the ground.
Where to Find Acalypha castroviejoi
Acalypha castroviejoi can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Acalypha castroviejoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha castroviejoi?
Acalypha castroviejoi
What is the common name of Acalypha castroviejoi?
Castroviejo's Acalypha
What is the natural habitat of Acalypha castroviejoi?
Rainforest margins in eastern Australia
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-318: Based on the initial data import
José María Cardiel (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardiel' in the authors string.