Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
delicata
ID:
808054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardiel

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 24: 167 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807388



Common Names

  • Acalypha delicata
  • Delicate Copperleaf
  • Delicate Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha delicata (also called Delicate Acalypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha delicata is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha delicata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that appear in late spring and early summer. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha delicata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny position.

Where to Find Acalypha delicata

Acalypha delicata is native to the Caribbean and South America.

Acalypha delicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha delicata?

Acalypha delicata

What is the common name of Acalypha delicata?

Delicate Copperleaf

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha delicata?

Tropical 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