Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
communis
ID:
840722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 23 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840057



Common Names

  • Communis Acalypha
  • Communis Copperleaf
  • Communis Three-Seed Mercury


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Description

Acalypha communis (also called 'Common Acalypha' and 'Common Acalypha Daisy', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen shrub with a compact form. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha communis is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and stems being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acalypha communis sub. apicalis (N.E.Br.) Cardiel & P.Muñoz
Acalypha communis sub. paraguariensis (Chodat & Hassl.) Cardiel & P.Muñoz
Acalypha communis sub. saltensis (Pax & K.Hoffm.) Cardiel & P.Muñoz
Acalypha communis sub. tracheliifolia (Pax & K.Hoffm.) Cardiel & P.Muñoz
Acalypha communis sub. communis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Red or yellow, small, inconspicuous, in clusters. Seed: Small, round, brown. Seedlings: Small, round, green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha communis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy to USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Acalypha communis

Acalypha communis can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Acalypha communis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha communis?

Acalypha communis

What type of plant is Acalypha communis?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Acalypha communis native to?

Tropical 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-379: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.