Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
septemloba
ID:
235635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Flora 55: 27 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234966



Common Names

  • Septemloba Acalypha
  • Acalypha Septemloba
  • Seven-Lobed Acalypha


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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpus irazuensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha irazuensis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acalypha septemloba (also called seven-lobed copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical regions in Africa and Asia. It has long, oval-shaped leaves with seven lobes and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha septemloba is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its showy, variegated foliage. It is often used as a ground cover, in hanging baskets, or as a potted plant. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha septemloba is small and greenish-yellow in color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha septemloba is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Acalypha septemloba

Acalypha septemloba is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Acalypha septemloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha septemloba?

Acalypha septemloba

What is the common name of Acalypha septemloba?

Seven-Lobed Copperleaf

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha septemloba?

Acalypha septemloba is native to tropical regions 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