Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lepidopagensis
ID:
962356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 10: 280 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000961694



Common Names

  • Acalypha Lepidopagensis
  • Lepidopagous Copperleaf
  • Lepidopagous Three-seeded Mercury


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Description

Acalypha lepidopagensis (also called 'Lepidopagous Acalypha', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has oval-shaped, green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha lepidopagensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces small, yellow-green flowers in the summer. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acalypha lepidopagensis are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually reddish-brown.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha lepidopagensis is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that is often grown as an annual. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of 4-6 inches from the stem and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot with a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. The cutting should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Acalypha lepidopagensis

Acalypha lepidopagensis can be found in the wild in South Africa.

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-793: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Désiré Leandri (1903-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leandri' in the authors string.