Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
jerzedowskii
ID:
957954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Calderón

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Acta Ci. Potos. 7: 312 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957292



Common Names

  • Jerzedowskii
  • Carolina Cherry
  • Brazilian Cherry


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Description

Acalypha jerzedowskii (also called Jerzedowski's copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, wet forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha jerzedowskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha jerzedowskii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha jerzedowskii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Acalypha jerzedowskii

Acalypha jerzedowskii can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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-752: Based on the initial data import
Graciela Calderón (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calderón' in the authors string.