Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chordantha
ID:
806380

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Seym.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 43: 161 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805714



Common Names

  • Acalypha chordantha
  • Chordantha Acalypha
  • Chordantha Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha chordantha (also called Chordant Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, usually in grasslands or open woodlands. It has long, thin leaves and blooms with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha chordantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine and in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha chordantha is yellow, and the seed is small and black. The seedling is about 1 cm long and has a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha chordantha is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings taken from the tips of the branches. Seeds should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before planting in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Acalypha chordantha

Acalypha chordantha is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Acalypha chordantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha chordantha?

Acalypha chordantha

What type of plant is Acalypha chordantha?

A perennial herb

Where is Acalypha chordantha native to?

India

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-344: Based on the initial data import
Frank Conkling Seymour (1895-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Seym.' in the authors string.