Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cubensis
ID:
888783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 28: 225 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000888118



Common Names

  • Cubensis Acalypha
  • Acalypha Cubensis
  • Cubensis Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha cubensis (also called Cuban Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Cuba and Hispaniola. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha cubensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha cubensis is small, yellow, and bell-shaped, with three petals, and grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha cubensis is a perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Where to Find Acalypha cubensis

Acalypha cubensis is native to Cuba, and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the island.

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-432: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.