Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
michoacanensis
ID:
971669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sessé & Moc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mexic. , ed. 2: 221 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971007



Common Names

  • Mexican Acalypha
  • Mexican Copperleaf
  • Michoacan Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha michoacanensis (also called Michoacan Acalypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and red flowers, native to Mexico. It typically grows in open woodlands, forest edges, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha michoacanensis is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens, parks, and other outdoor spaces. It has attractive foliage and produces small, yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha michoacanensis is white and fragrant, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha michoacanensis is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Acalypha michoacanensis

Acalypha michoacanensis is native to Mexico.

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-883: Based on the initial data import
Martín Sessé y Lacasta (1751-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sessé' in the authors string.
José Mariano Mociño (1757-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moc.' in the authors string.