Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glabrata
ID:
941792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 117 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941130



Common Names

  • Acalypha Glabrata
  • Glabrata Acalypha
  • Glabrata Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha glabrata (also called Smooth Acalypha, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has oval-shaped leaves that are green to yellow in color. The flowers are small and yellowish-green in color. It is found in tropical forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha glabrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acalypha glabrata for. glabrata
Acalypha glabrata for. pilosior (Kuntze) Prain & Hutch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha glabrata has small, white flowers with yellowish-green tips. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha glabrata is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Acalypha glabrata

Acalypha glabrata is native to South America and can be found in the wild in the countries of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

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-596: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.