Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
malawiensis
ID:
969282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 444 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968620



Common Names

  • Malawian Acalypha
  • Malawian Copperleaf
  • Malawian Three-seeded Mercury


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Description

Acalypha malawiensis (also called Malawi Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Malawi, where it is found in the central and southern regions. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open woods and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha malawiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has been used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis, as well as to reduce inflammation and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acalypha malawiensis are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha malawiensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Acalypha malawiensis

Acalypha malawiensis can be found in tropical 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-860: Based on the initial data import
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.