Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
elizabethiae
ID:
933153

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.A.Howard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 61(1): 1. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932491



Common Names

  • Acalypha elizabethiae
  • Elizabeth's Copperleaf
  • Elizabeth's Fire-Tail


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Description

Acalypha elizabethiae (also called Acalypha elizabethiae, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It prefers moist, tropical climates and can be found in lowland rainforests, swamps, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha elizabethiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha elizabethiae has small, yellow flowers with a red center and a single seed in each. The seedlings are thin and delicate with a single stem and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha elizabethiae is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings. Seedlings should be planted in a sunny spot and watered regularly until established.

Where to Find Acalypha elizabethiae

Acalypha elizabethiae is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in rainforest areas, as well as in gardens and parks.

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-513: Based on the initial data import
Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.