Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
dikuluwensis
ID:
925270

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.A.Duvign. & Dewit

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 96: 121 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924605



Common Names

  • Dikuluwensis Acalypha
  • Dikuluwensis Three-seeded Mercury
  • Dikuluwensis Acalypha Plant


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Description

Acalypha dikuluwensis (also called Dikuluwens Acalypha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha dikuluwensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, and its leaves can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha dikuluwensis has small, yellow flowers that appear in late spring. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha dikuluwensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Acalypha dikuluwensis

Acalypha dikuluwensis is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon. It can be found in moist forests, along riverbanks, and in other wet areas.

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-473: Based on the initial data import
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
Jeanine Dewit (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dewit' in the authors string.