Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
980968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(2): 406 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980306



Common Names

  • Acalypha paniculata
  • Panicled Acalypha
  • Panicled Copperleaf


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Description

Acalypha paniculata (also called Panicled Acalypha, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The leaves are ovate and have a smooth texture.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha paniculata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha paniculata is a perennial herb that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Acalypha paniculata

Acalypha paniculata is native to India, China, and Southeast 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