Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
integrifolia
ID:
956052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 530 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955390



Common Names

  • Integral-leaved Acalypha
  • Integral-leaved Copperleaf
  • Integral-leaved Three-seeded Mercury


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Description

Acalypha integrifolia (also called Three-leaved Acalypha, among many other common names) is a small shrub that can grow up to 1m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. Its bark is smooth and grey, and its leaves are lanceolate and green in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha integrifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a windbreak. It is also used for honey production and as a shade tree.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acalypha integrifolia var. crateriana Coode
Acalypha integrifolia var. longifolia (Müll.Arg.) Coode
Acalypha integrifolia var. parvifolia (Baill. ex Müll.Arg.) Pax & K.Hoffm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acalypha integrifolia are white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha integrifolia is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring. The seed should be sown in a seed raising mix and lightly covered. Keep the seed moist and in a warm position until germination occurs.

Where to Find Acalypha integrifolia

Acalypha integrifolia is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

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-734: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.