Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
fulva
ID:
939970

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 75: 29 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939308



Common Names

  • Acalypha Fulva
  • Fulva Acalypha
  • Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha fulva (also called Red-hot Cat's Tail, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. It grows in humid, tropical forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters. It has long, thin stems and produces small, red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha fulva is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens or greenhouses. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha fulva is yellow with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha fulva is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Acalypha fulva

Acalypha fulva is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in tropical climates in moist forests.

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-579: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.