Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lagascana
ID:
960014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Flora 55: 27 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959352



Common Names

  • Acalypha lagascana
  • Lagascana
  • Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha lagascana (also called Lagascana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to West Africa, from Guinea to Nigeria. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha lagascana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves and fruits of the plant are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. The plant is also used for making jams, jellies, and other preserves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha lagascana is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha lagascana is a small evergreen shrub that grows in tropical climates. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Acalypha lagascana

Acalypha lagascana is native to Mexico, Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, in moist forests and along the edges of streams.

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-771: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.