Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
878239

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze) Knobl. ex Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XVI: 16 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877574



Common Names

  • Acalypha costaricensis
  • Costa Rican Copperleaf
  • Costa Rican Three-seeded Mercury


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Description

Acalypha costaricensis (also called Costa Rican copperleaf, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist areas, such as riverbanks and wet meadows, and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha costaricensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha costaricensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in spike-like inflorescences. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha costaricensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Acalypha costaricensis prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Acalypha costaricensis

Acalypha costaricensis can be found in Costa Rica.

Acalypha costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha costaricensis?

Acalypha costaricensis

What is the common name of Acalypha costaricensis?

Costa Rican Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha costaricensis?

Dry forests and woodlands

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-422: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
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.
Emil Friedrich Knoblauch (1864-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Knobl.' in the authors string.