Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
euphrasiostachys
ID:
934978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartlett

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 43: 55 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934316



Common Names

  • Euphrasiostachys Acalypha
  • Euphrasiostachys Copperleaf
  • Euphrasiostachys Acalypha Plant


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Description

Acalypha euphrasiostachys (also called Euphrasia Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests, in scrub, and on hillsides. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1.5 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha euphrasiostachys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha euphrasiostachys has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha euphrasiostachys is a perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Acalypha euphrasiostachys

Acalypha euphrasiostachys can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

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-531: Based on the initial data import
Harley Harris Bartlett (1886-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartlett' in the authors string.