Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
linearifolia
ID:
964345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leandri

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 10: 275 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000963683



Common Names

  • Linearleaf Copperleaf
  • Linearleaf Acalypha
  • Linearleaf


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Description

Acalypha linearifolia (also called Linear-Leaved Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and red flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to create hedges and borders, as well as for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha linearifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha linearifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). To propagate by seed, sow in spring in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take stem cuttings in spring or summer and place in moist soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Acalypha linearifolia

Acalypha linearifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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-812: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Désiré Leandri (1903-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leandri' in the authors string.