Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
oblancifolia
ID:
978135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 5: 243 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977473



Common Names

  • Oblancifolia Acalypha
  • Copperleaf
  • Three-seeded Mercury


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Description

Acalypha oblancifolia (also called Oblanceolate Acalypha, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Africa. It has oblanceolate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha oblancifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and for treating fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha oblancifolia is greenish-yellow, with three-lobed petals and a long, slender spur. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha oblancifolia is a tropical shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be planted in a spot that receives partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Acalypha oblancifolia

Acalypha oblancifolia is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South 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-945: Based on the initial data import
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.