Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
936038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 6: 205 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000935376



Common Names

  • Acalypha filiformis
  • Threadleaf Acalypha
  • Threadleaf Copperleaf


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Description

Acalypha filiformis (also called the Threadleaf Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen shrub with small, threadlike leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat rheumatism, fever, and headache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acalypha filiformis var. goudotiana (Baill.) Govaerts
Acalypha filiformis var. ovalifolia (Baill.) Govaerts
Acalypha filiformis var. pervilleana (Baill.) Govaerts
Acalypha filiformis sub. rubra (Müll.Arg.) Govaerts
Acalypha filiformis var. urophylla (Baill.) Govaerts
Acalypha filiformis var. urophylloides (Pax & K.Hoffm.) Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha filiformis has a small, greenish-yellow flower with no petals, and its seed is a small, black capsule. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha filiformis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but it may need more frequent watering.

Where to Find Acalypha filiformis

Acalypha filiformis can be found in the tropical regions of Asia and 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