Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 861 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233157
Common Names
- Schlumbergeri Acalypha
- Schlumbergeri's Acalypha
- Schlumbergeri Acalypha Plant
Synonyms
- Ricinocarpus schlumbergeri Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Acalypha schlumbergeri (also called 'Schlumberger's Acalypha' and 'Schlumberger Acalypha', among many other common names) is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial with a spreading habit. It has large, fragrant yellow flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to Central America and can be found in moist, well-drained soils in woodland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha schlumbergeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is known for its bright red flowers and glossy green leaves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acalypha schlumbergeri has a bright red flower with a white spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. Seedlings have a single, heart-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acalypha schlumbergeri is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Acalypha schlumbergeri
Acalypha schlumbergeri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Acalypha schlumbergeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha schlumbergeri?
Acalypha schlumbergeri
What is the common name of Acalypha schlumbergeri?
Schlumberger's Acalypha
What is the natural habitat of Acalypha schlumbergeri?
It is native to Mexico
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,