Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
jubifera
ID:
958172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Descr. S. Amer. Pl. : 48 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957510



Common Names

  • Jubifer Acalypha
  • Jubifer Copperleaf
  • Jubifer Three-seeded Mercury


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Description

Acalypha jubifera (also called Jubifera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family, Urticaceae. It is native to Central and South America and is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 meters tall. It prefers moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha jubifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha jubifera has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha jubifera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods will require some shade and protection from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Acalypha jubifera

Acalypha jubifera is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

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-754: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.