Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
leonii
ID:
962254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 2: 1197 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961592



Common Names

  • Acalypha Leonii
  • Leonii Copperleaf
  • Copperleaf


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Description

Acalypha leonii (also called Lion's Tail, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the spurge family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a small, evergreen shrub with thick, fleshy, lion-tailed leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha leonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha leonii is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence, with a single female flower in the center. The seed is a small, three-lobed capsule that contains three small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few short, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha leonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Acalypha leonii

Acalypha leonii is native to Cuba and can be found in the provinces of Camagüey and Guantánamo.

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-792: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.