Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
231846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 6: 329 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231177



Common Names

  • Acalypha Scandens
  • Scandens Acalypha
  • Scandens' Acalypha


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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpus scandens (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acalypha scandens (also called creeping copperleaf, among many other common names) is a small herb native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen herb with a rounded stem, and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It prefers moist soils and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha scandens is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha scandens is white in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha scandens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and kept in a warm, humid environment. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Acalypha scandens

Acalypha scandens is native to Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in humid and wet forests, as well as in rocky areas and coastal cliffs. It is also cultivated in gardens.

Acalypha scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha scandens?

Acalypha scandens

What is the common name of Acalypha scandens?

Climbing Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha scandens?

It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America

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-1157: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.