Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pycnantha
ID:
224188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 20A(15): 59 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223518



Common Names

  • Acalypha pycnantha
  • Pycnantha Acalypha
  • Giant Copperleaf


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Description

Acalypha pycnantha (also called 'Chenille Plant', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions. It has a rounded shape and grows up to 6 feet tall. Its leaves are ovate and have a serrated margin. Its flowers are small and yellow and bloom in clusters. It prefers full sun and moist soil and is often found in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha pycnantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha pycnantha has a bright red flower with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha pycnantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The plant prefers partial shade and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Acalypha pycnantha

Acalypha pycnantha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and Africa. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Acalypha pycnantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha pycnantha?

Acalypha pycnantha

What is the common name of Acalypha pycnantha?

Pycnantha Acalypha

What is the optimal growing temperature for Acalypha pycnantha?

20-30°C

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-1084: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.