Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
939321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 161 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938659



Common Names

  • Fruticosa Acalypha
  • Fruticosa Tree
  • Fruticosa Plant


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Description

Acalypha fruticosa (also called 'Bush Copperleaf', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with bright green, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha fruticosa is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acalypha fruticosa var. eglandulosa Radcl.-Sm.
Acalypha fruticosa var. fruticosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha fruticosa is yellow with a red lip, and has a short spur. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha fruticosa is a shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It prefers warm, humid conditions and can be grown in a variety of environments. It can be propagated through cuttings or seed. Cuttings are the preferred method, as it is the quickest and most reliable way to propagate the plant.

Where to Find Acalypha fruticosa

Acalypha fruticosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

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-573: Based on the initial data import
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.