Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
grandibracteata
ID:
945146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 5: 191 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944484



Common Names

  • Acalypha Grandibracteata
  • Grandibracteata Acalypha
  • Grandibracteata' Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha grandibracteata (also called Large-bracted Acalypha, among many other common names) is a shrub with large, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Africa and is found in moist, grassy areas and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha grandibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in cut flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha grandibracteata has yellow-green flowers with a long spur and a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha grandibracteata is a species of plant found in South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in clumps and is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Acalypha grandibracteata

Acalypha grandibracteata can be found in the Western Cape, South Africa.

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-629: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.