Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
schreiteri
ID:
234035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lillo ex Lourteig & O'Donell

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 8: 327 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233366



Common Names

  • Schreiteri Acalypha
  • Chenille Plant
  • Red-Hot Cat Tail


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Description

Acalypha schreiteri (also called 'Schreiter's copperleaf', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala, and is found in montane forests. It is an evergreen shrub, characterized by its large, glossy, copper-colored leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha schreiteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha schreiteri has small, yellowish-green flowers with yellowish-green spadices. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha schreiteri is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Stem cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Acalypha schreiteri

Acalypha schreiteri can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Acalypha schreiteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha schreiteri?

Acalypha schreiteri

What is the common name of Acalypha schreiteri?

Schreiter's copperleaf

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha schreiteri?

Tropical rainforests 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-1178: Based on the initial data import
Miguel Lillo (1862-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lillo' in the authors string.
Alicia Lourteig (1913-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lourteig' in the authors string.
Carlos Alberto O’Donell (1912-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Donell' in the authors string.