Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
muelleriana
ID:
974380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. (Urban). 1(2): 338. 1899 [10 Apr 1899]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000973718



Common Names

  • Acalypha muelleriana
  • Muelleriana Acalypha
  • Acalypha muelleriana Plant


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Description

Acalypha muelleriana (also called Acalypha muelleriana, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to New Guinea. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha muelleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its beautiful foliage and bright flowers make it a great addition to any garden or home. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acalypha muelleriana are small, greenish-white, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha muelleriana can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Acalypha muelleriana

Acalypha muelleriana can be found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

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-909: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.