Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
leicesterfieldiensis
ID:
962046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radcl.-Sm. & Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52(2): 477. 1997 [23 Jun 1997]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961384



Common Names

  • Leicesterfieldiensis Acalypha
  • Copperleaf
  • Three-seeded Mercury


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Description

Acalypha leicesterfieldiensis (also called Leicesterfield's Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial herb native to the Caribbean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha leicesterfieldiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and to control erosion. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha leicesterfieldiensis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and a central stigma. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha leicesterfieldiensis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. It has a spreading habit and produces small, yellow-green flowers in the summer. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Acalypha leicesterfieldiensis

Acalypha leicesterfieldiensis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

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-790: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.