Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
959798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 99 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959136



Common Names

  • Smooth-leaved acalypha
  • Toothed-leaf acalypha
  • Toothed acalypha


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Description

Acalypha laevigata (also called Smooth Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the nettle family Urticaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a shrub or small tree, growing to a height of up to 3 m (10 ft). It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha laevigata is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is easy to grow. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha laevigata is red and has three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha laevigata is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in the tropical forests. It is a fast-growing plant and can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -2°C.

Where to Find Acalypha laevigata

Acalypha laevigata 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-769: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.