Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cincta
ID:
813528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 20 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000812862



Common Names

  • Acalypha cincta
  • Cincta Acalypha
  • Acalypha Cincta


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Description

Acalypha cincta (also called Red-hot cat's tail, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha cincta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife. It is also used to make medicines and for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha cincta is a white, tubular flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha cincta is an evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by taking cuttings in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Acalypha cincta

Acalypha cincta is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Acalypha cincta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha cincta?

Acalypha cincta

What is the common name of Acalypha cincta?

Cinctured Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha cincta?

Moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods

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-351: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.