Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chiapensis
ID:
799245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 10: 411 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798579



Common Names

  • Acalypha chiapensis
  • Chiapas Acalypha
  • Mexican Copper Plant


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Description

Acalypha chiapensis (also called Chiapas Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Central America. It is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall, with glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha chiapensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha chiapensis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha chiapensis is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 4 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and lightly covered. Germination usually occurs within 2-4 weeks. Once established, Acalypha chiapensis is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Acalypha chiapensis

Acalypha chiapensis can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Acalypha chiapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha chiapensis?

Acalypha chiapensis

What is the family of Acalypha chiapensis?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Acalypha chiapensis?

Chiapensis Acalypha

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-337: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.