Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
menavody
ID:
1318634

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leandri) I.Montero & Cardiel

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 108: 105. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331088





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Description

Acalypha menavody (also called Red-hot Cat's Tail, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Madagascar and is found in moist, lowland forests. It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall and has red-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha menavody is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha menavody has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha menavody is a perennial shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or vegetatively. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. For vegetative propagation, divide the shrubs in spring or early summer. Plant the divisions in a sunny location and water regularly.

Where to Find Acalypha menavody

Acalypha menavody is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical forests.

Acalypha menavody FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha menavody?

Acalypha menavody

What is the family of Acalypha menavody?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the native range of Acalypha menavody?

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

Jacques Désiré Leandri (1903-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leandri' in the authors string.
José María Cardiel (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardiel' in the authors string.
Iris Montero Muñoz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Montero' in the authors string.