Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
oligodonta
ID:
979112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 831 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000978450



Common Names

  • Acalypha Oligodonta
  • Few-toothed Acalypha
  • Few-toothed Orchid


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Description

Acalypha oligodonta (also called 'Oligodonta Copperleaf', among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in tropical Africa. It has a single, erect, branching stem with small, ovate leaves. The flowers are small and yellow-green in color. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha oligodonta is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for general health and well-being.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha oligodonta has small, yellow flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha oligodonta is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be planted in well-draining soil and kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Acalypha oligodonta

Acalypha oligodonta is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical forests.

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-954: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.