Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lagoensis
ID:
960124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 367 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959462



Common Names

  • Lago Acalypha
  • Lago Copperleaf
  • Lago Euphorbia


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Description

Acalypha lagoensis (also called Pitomba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching heights of up to 6 m. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open forests, and along roadsides. Its leaves are oblong to elliptic in shape, and the flowers are white or pinkish in color.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha lagoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha lagoensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha lagoensis is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It is best grown in a warm, humid climate with indirect sunlight. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks to promote growth. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Acalypha lagoensis

Acalypha lagoensis is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in tropical forests and cloud forests.

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-772: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.