Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
233614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gand.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 60: 27 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232945



Common Names

  • Acalypha
  • Cats Tail
  • Three-seeded Mercury


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Description

Acalypha schlechteri (also called Schlechter's Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha schlechteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha schlechteri has white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha schlechteri is a tropical shrub that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be planted in a warm, moist environment. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Acalypha schlechteri

Acalypha schlechteri is native to tropical rainforests in the Philippines, Sulawesi, and New Guinea.

Acalypha schlechteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha schlechteri?

Acalypha schlechteri

What is the common name of Acalypha schlechteri?

Schlechter's acalypha

What is the native range of Acalypha schlechteri?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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-1174: Based on the initial data import
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.