Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
grisebachiana
ID:
946537

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze) Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XVI: 148 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945875



Common Names

  • Guatemalan Acalypha
  • Acalypha Guatemalensis
  • Guatemalan Copper Plant


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Description

Acalypha grisebachiana (also called 'Gray Acalypha', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It is a deciduous shrub with small, oval leaves and small, cone-like fruits. It grows in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha grisebachiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha grisebachiana is a small, greenish-yellow flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha grisebachiana is a small, perennial shrub native to South America. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-drained, sandy soil. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Acalypha grisebachiana

Acalypha grisebachiana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical 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-643: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.