Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
homblei
ID:
952427

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 145 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951765



Common Names

  • Homble's Acalypha
  • Acalypha Homblei
  • Homblei Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha homblei (also called Homble's Acalypha, among many other common names) is a small to medium sized shrub found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has an upright stem with a few leaves and a terminal inflorescence with several flowers. The flowers are yellow and have a pleasant scent. It is found in dry forests, often near rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha homblei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha homblei is white, with three sepals and three petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha homblei is a shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers full sun to partial shade and a well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Propagate by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Acalypha homblei

Acalypha homblei can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

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,

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