Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cuprea
ID:
896317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Herzog

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 7: 60 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895652



Common Names

  • Acalypha cuprea
  • Copper Acalypha
  • Coppered Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha cuprea (also called Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has small, yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha cuprea is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha cuprea is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha cuprea is a tropical shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Acalypha cuprea

Acalypha cuprea can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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-439: Based on the initial data import
Theodor Herzog (1880-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herzog' in the authors string.