Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
933369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 99 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932707



Common Names

  • Acalypha elliptica
  • Elliptica Acalypha
  • Elliptica


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Description

Acalypha elliptica (also called Elliptic Acalypha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. It has glossy, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha elliptica is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha elliptica has small, yellow flowers with three petals that are arranged in a cross-like pattern. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha elliptica is a shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and a well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Acalypha elliptica

Acalypha elliptica can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

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-515: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.