Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
945453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 2: 232 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944791



Common Names

  • Acalypha Grandis
  • Grandis Acalypha
  • African Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha grandis (also called Large-leaved Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of plant found in the tropical regions of Africa. It is a shrub with large, ovate leaves and clusters of small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha grandis has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha grandis is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Acalypha grandis

Acalypha grandis is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola and south to 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-632: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.