Acalypha cuneata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneata
ID:
890917
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 22 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890252
Common Names
- Chenille plant
- Red-hot cat's tail
- Copperleaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acalypha cuneata (also called Cuneate acalypha, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha cuneata is an ornamental plant often used in gardens and parks. It has fragrant yellow flowers that bloom in the summer, and its leaves are a deep green color. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acalypha cuneata is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha cuneata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Acalypha cuneata
Acalypha cuneata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in wetland habitats.
Acalypha cuneata FAQ
What type of plant is Acalypha cuneata?
Acalypha cuneata is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae.
Where does Acalypha cuneata grow?
Acalypha cuneata is native to tropical regions of South America.
What is the growth habit of Acalypha cuneata?
Acalypha cuneata is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 m (6-10 ft).
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-434: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.