Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
koraensis
ID:
959252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 451 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000958590



Common Names

  • Koraensis Acalypha
  • Kora Acalypha
  • Kora Copperleaf


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Description

Acalypha koraensis (also called Kora Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Indonesia. It typically grows to a height of 1–2 m, with small, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including tropical and subtropical forests, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha koraensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha koraensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha koraensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to tropical Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Acalypha koraensis requires little maintenance and is fairly drought tolerant.

Where to Find Acalypha koraensis

Acalypha koraensis can be found in 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-764: Based on the initial data import
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.