Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
deltoidea
ID:
913706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robyns & Lawalrée

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 18: 267 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913041



Common Names

  • Acalypha
  • Chenille Plant
  • Cats Tail
  • Red Hot Cat Tail


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Description

Acalypha deltoidea (also called Deltoid Acalypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has glossy, dark green leaves and grows to a height of around 6 feet. It produces small, white flowers in the summer. Acalypha deltoidea prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha deltoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha deltoidea has small white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha deltoidea can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Acalypha deltoidea

Acalypha deltoidea can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

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-458: Based on the initial data import
Frans Hubert Edouard Arthur Walter Robyns (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robyns' in the authors string.
André Lawalrée (1921-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lawalrée' in the authors string.