Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
218603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Anales Hist. Nat. 2: 136 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217932



Common Names

  • Acalypha pilosa
  • Hairy Acalypha
  • Hairy Acalypha


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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpus pilosus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha pilosa androgyna Regel & Herder [unknown]

Description

Acalypha pilosa (also called Hairy Acalypha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to China and India. It grows in grasslands, forests, and shrublands, and has a woody stem with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha pilosa is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acalypha pilosa are small, white and arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha pilosa is a shrub that is native to tropical regions. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it twice a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Acalypha pilosa

Acalypha pilosa can be found in India.

Acalypha pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha pilosa?

Acalypha pilosa

What is the family of Acalypha pilosa?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Acalypha pilosa?

Hairy Acalypha

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