Acalypha sonderi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sonderi
ID:
238614
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gand.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 60: 27 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237946
Common Names
- Acalypha Sonderi
- Sonder's Copperleaf
- Sonder's Three-seeded Mercury
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acalypha sonderi (also called Sonderi Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in humid forests at elevations of 0 to 1,000 meters. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 meters tall.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha sonderi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acalypha sonderi has small, yellow flowers with red centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha sonderi is a shrub native to the rainforests of South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment with temperatures between 18-24°C (65-75°F). It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Acalypha sonderi
Acalypha sonderi is native to Southeast Asia.
Acalypha sonderi FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Acalypha sonderi?
Acalypha sonderi prefers temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C)
What is the ideal humidity for Acalypha sonderi?
Acalypha sonderi prefers a humidity level of 50-70%
What type of soil should I use for Acalypha sonderi?
Acalypha sonderi prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix
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-1221: Based on the initial data import
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.