Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
dumetorum
ID:
928624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 2: 334 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927961



Common Names

  • Dumetorum Acalypha
  • Dumetorum Acalypha Tree
  • Dumetorum Acalypha Bush


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Description

Acalypha dumetorum (also called Acalypha dumetorum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha dumetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has bright green foliage and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acalypha dumetorum are small, yellow-green, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha dumetorum is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Acalypha dumetorum

Acalypha dumetorum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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-499: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.