Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ecklonii
ID:
932621

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 3: 158 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000931958



Common Names

  • Ecklonii Acalypha
  • Ecklonii's Acalypha
  • Ecklonii Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha ecklonii (also called 'Ecklon's Acalypha' and 'Ecklon's Acalypha Shrub', among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has small, oval leaves with a leathery texture and produces clusters of small, yellow flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha ecklonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating skin diseases and as a remedy for various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha ecklonii is a yellowish-green, small, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha ecklonii is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 6-9 feet. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or air layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray.

Where to Find Acalypha ecklonii

Acalypha ecklonii is native to South Africa.

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-508: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.