Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cristata
ID:
884500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 443 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000883835



Common Names

  • Crested Acalypha
  • Crested Copperleaf
  • Crested Three-seeded Mercury


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Description

Acalypha cristata (also called Crested copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, open woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha cristata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acalypha cristata are small and red. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha cristata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Acalypha cristata should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Acalypha cristata

Acalypha cristata can be found in South America, especially in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Acalypha cristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha cristata?

Acalypha cristata

What is the common name of Acalypha cristata?

Crested Acalypha

What is the family of Acalypha cristata?

Euphorbiaceae

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-428: Based on the initial data import
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.