Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ostryifolia
ID:
979937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riddell ex J.M.Coult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 213 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979275



Common Names

  • Acalypha ostryifolia
  • Ostryifolia Acalypha
  • Ostryifolia Copperleaf


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Description

Acalypha ostryifolia (also called Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Asia and the Pacific Islands. It has bright copper-colored foliage and can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It is commonly found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha ostryifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha ostryifolia has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha ostryifolia is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few months to encourage growth. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Acalypha ostryifolia

Acalypha ostryifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

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

John Leonard Riddell (1807-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riddell' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.