Status:
valid
Authors:
H.G.Ye, Y.S.Ye, X.S.Qin & F.W.Xing
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 43: 148 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000804863
Common Names
- Acalypha chuniana
- Chun's Acalypha
- Chun's Plant
Description
Acalypha chuniana (also called Chun's Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to the Chocó region of Colombia and Ecuador. It is a shrub growing to 2–3 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha chuniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower and is often used to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acalypha chuniana has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acalypha chuniana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. Propagation is best achieved through seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny position.
Where to Find Acalypha chuniana
Acalypha chuniana can be found in China.
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
Hua Gu Ye: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.G.Ye' in the authors string.
Yu Shi Ye: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Ye' in the authors string.
Xin-Sheng Qin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.S.Qin' in the authors string.