Acalypha ceraceopunctata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceraceopunctata
ID:
788091
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 238 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000787424
Common Names
- Ceraceopunctata Acalypha
- Acalypha Ceraceopunctata
- Ceraceopunctata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acalypha ceraceopunctata (also called Red-spotted Acalypha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha ceraceopunctata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and red flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acalypha ceraceopunctata has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, brown, and round, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are about 1 cm long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha ceraceopunctata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Acalypha ceraceopunctata
Acalypha ceraceopunctata can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Acalypha ceraceopunctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha ceraceopunctata?
Acalypha ceraceopunctata
What is the common name of Acalypha ceraceopunctata?
Wax-spotted acalypha
Where is Acalypha ceraceopunctata native to?
Central America
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-326: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.