Acalypha claussenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
claussenii
ID:
820949
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 51 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000820283
Common Names
- Acalypha Claussenii
- Claussen's Acalypha
- Claussen's Acalypha Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acalypha claussenii (also called Claussen's Acalypha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit, with stems that can reach up to 1 m in length. The leaves are small, linear, and arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are small and yellow in color. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha claussenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to create hedges and borders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acalypha claussenii has small, yellow flowers with red-tipped petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white midrib.
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Cultivation and propagation of Acalypha claussenii: This plant is best grown in a well-drained soil, with regular watering and fertilization. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Acalypha claussenii
Acalypha claussenii is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Acalypha claussenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha claussenii?
Acalypha claussenii
What is the common name of Acalypha claussenii?
Claussen's acalypha
Where is Acalypha claussenii native to?
Central and South 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-358: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.