Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hutchinsonii
ID:
953245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 16: 77 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952583



Common Names

  • Acalypha Hutchinsonii
  • Hutchinsonii Acalypha
  • Hutchinsonii Orchid


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Description

Acalypha hutchinsonii (also called Acalypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and red flowers. It is native to South Africa. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha hutchinsonii is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for reforestation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha hutchinsonii has small, greenish-white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha hutchinsonii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 16 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a new location.

Where to Find Acalypha hutchinsonii

Acalypha hutchinsonii can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

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-707: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.