Acalypha saxicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
231042
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiggins
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 3: 70 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230373
Common Names
- Acalypha saxicola
- Rock Acalypha
- Saxicola Acalypha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acalypha saxicola (also called Rock Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a shrub-like plant that grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha saxicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acalypha saxicola is a small, yellow-greenish flower with a five-lobed calyx. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings are small, dark green seedlings with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha saxicola is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It grows up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall and has small, ovate leaves. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Acalypha saxicola
Acalypha saxicola can be found in the forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
Acalypha saxicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha saxicola?
Acalypha saxicola
What is the common name of Acalypha saxicola?
Rock Acalypha
What is the natural habitat of Acalypha saxicola?
It is native to Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, and Indonesia
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-1149: Based on the initial data import
Ira Loren Wiggins (1899-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiggins' in the authors string.