Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
machiensis
ID:
1323607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardiel & P.Muñoz

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 64: 365 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336061



Common Names

  • Machiensis Acalypha
  • Machiensis Copperleaf
  • Copperleaf Machiensis


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Description

Acalypha machiensis (also called Machi Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to South America. It is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha machiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Acalypha machiensis has small, yellow flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha machiensis can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a mature stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant will root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Acalypha machiensis

Acalypha machiensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Acalypha machiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha machiensis?

Acalypha machiensis

What is the common name of Acalypha machiensis?

Machu Picchu Copperleaf

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha machiensis?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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

José María Cardiel (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardiel' in the authors string.
Pablo Muñoz Rodriguez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Muñoz' in the authors string.