Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pendula
ID:
216832

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright ex Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Nachr. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen Jahresber. 1865: 176 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216161



Common Names

  • Pendulous Acalypha
  • Acalypha pendula
  • Pendulous Acalypha Plant


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Synonyms

  • Acalypha chamaedrifolia pendula (Griseb.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha pendula (also called Pendulous Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to India and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha pendula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha pendula has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha pendula is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Acalypha pendula

Acalypha pendula is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Acalypha pendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha pendula?

Acalypha pendula

What is the common name of Acalypha pendula?

Hanging Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha pendula?

Tropical forests of South America

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-1013: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.