Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
karwinskii
ID:
958600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Flora 55: 41 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000957938



Common Names

  • Acalypha Karwinskii
  • Karwinskii Acalypha
  • Karwinskii


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Description

Acalypha karwinskii (also called Karwinski's copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family, Urticaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, moist forests, and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha karwinskii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha karwinskii has small, greenish-white flowers with three petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves with serrated margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha karwinskii is a small shrub native to tropical South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Acalypha karwinskii

Acalypha karwinskii is native to tropical forests in Central and South America.

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-758: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.