Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
flagellata
ID:
938091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Millsp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 417 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937429



Common Names

  • Acalypha flagellata
  • Flagellata Acalypha
  • Flagellata


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Description

Acalypha flagellata (also called 'Tail-like Acalypha', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a woody, evergreen, perennial climber with ovate, pointed leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady forests. It is also found in disturbed areas and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha flagellata is used in traditional Indian medicine and has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha flagellata is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha flagellata can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F) and should be kept in a humid environment.

Where to Find Acalypha flagellata

Acalypha flagellata is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

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,