Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
fragilis
ID:
938992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 41: 226 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938330



Common Names

  • Acalypha fragilis
  • Fragilis Acalypha
  • Acalypha plant


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Description

Acalypha fragilis (also called Fragile Acalypha, among many other common names) is a shrub species with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha fragilis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha fragilis has small, yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a white stem and small green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha fragilis is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a small shrub, growing to a height of up to 1 m. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the root ball. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It requires bright, indirect light and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Acalypha fragilis

Acalypha fragilis is native to tropical rainforests in the Philippines.

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-570: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.