Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
964978

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 26: 149 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964316



Common Names

  • Long-Stalked Acalypha
  • Long-Stemmed Acalypha
  • Long-Leaf Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha longipes (also called Long-stalked Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a low-growing plant with green leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha longipes is a yellow-green flower with a single petal. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha longipes is a hardy plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Acalypha longipes

Acalypha longipes is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

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-818: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.