Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
monostachya
ID:
974060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Anales Hist. Nat. 2: 138 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973398



Common Names

  • Monostachya Copperleaf
  • Monostachya Three-seeded Mercury
  • Monostachya Red Hot Cat Tail


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Description

Acalypha monostachya (also called One-flowered Copperleaf, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub up to 2 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It has simple, alternate leaves and small, red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha monostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Acalypha monostachya has small, white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds of Acalypha monostachya are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Acalypha monostachya are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha monostachya is a small shrub that grows to a height of up to 2 m. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. Propagation is usually done by seed, which is best sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seeds should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Acalypha monostachya

Acalypha monostachya can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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