Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
richardiana
ID:
228254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Bot. 1: 268 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227584



Common Names

  • Acalypha Richardiana
  • Richard's Acalypha
  • Acalypha Plant


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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpus richardianus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha ovalifolia Baill. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha richardiana (also called Richard's chenille plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Madagascar. It is a small to medium-sized plant that grows up to 1-2 m tall. It is found in lowland rainforest, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha richardiana is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens and is used as a houseplant in temperate climates. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha richardiana is a small, yellow-green inflorescence with a single, yellow-green tepal. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha richardiana is a species of flowering plant that is native to Thailand. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 m (10 ft). It prefers a sunny or partially shaded position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Acalypha richardiana

Acalypha richardiana can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Acalypha richardiana FAQ

What type of soil does Acalypha richardiana prefer?

Acalypha richardiana prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH.

How much light does Acalypha richardiana need?

Acalypha richardiana needs bright, indirect light.

How often should Acalypha richardiana be watered?

Acalypha richardiana should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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-1123: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.