Acalypha coleispica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coleispica
ID:
824040
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XVI: 27 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823374
Common Names
- Coleispica Acalypha
- Cole's Acalypha
- Cole Acalypha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acalypha coleispica (also called Cole's Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae, native to the Himalayas. It is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha coleispica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acalypha coleispica has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, round, dark green leaves with a white, waxy coating.
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Acalypha coleispica is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows in partial shade to full sun. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is done by seed, stem cuttings, or division of the rootball.
Where to Find Acalypha coleispica
Acalypha coleispica can be found in the wild in the tropical rainforests of the Philippines.
Acalypha coleispica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha coleispica?
Acalypha coleispica
What type of plant is Acalypha coleispica?
It is a shrub
What is the growth habit of Acalypha coleispica?
It is a low-growing, spreading shrub
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-361: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.