Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lignosa
ID:
963927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 6: 184 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963265



Common Names

  • Acalypha Lignosa
  • Woody Copperleaf
  • Woody Three-seeded Mercury


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Description

Acalypha lignosa (also called Lignose Acalypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Asia. It has large, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha lignosa is a tropical plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract pollinators. The plant is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha lignosa is a small, yellow-green cyathium, with a single female flower in the center. The seed is a small, black, three-sided nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha lignosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from healthy stems and placed in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Acalypha lignosa

Acalypha lignosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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-808: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.