Acalypha persimilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persimilis
ID:
217045
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 25 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216374
Common Names
- Acalypha persimilis
- Persimmon Acalypha
- Persimmon Copperleaf
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- Acalypha persimilis corchorifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Acalypha persimilis scabra Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Ricinocarpus persimilis Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Acalypha persimilis (also called Similar acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Australia. It is found in dry shrubland, heathland, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha persimilis has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acalypha persimilis are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha persimilis can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Acalypha persimilis
Acalypha persimilis is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Acalypha persimilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha persimilis?
Acalypha persimilis
What is the common name of Acalypha persimilis?
Similar Copperleaf
What is the natural habitat of Acalypha persimilis?
It is native to tropical Africa and Asia, and is found in dry open woodlands and grasslands.
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
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:337688-1: Based on the initial data import