Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
spachiana
ID:
238923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Bot. 1: 272 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238255



Common Names

  • Acalypha spachiana
  • Spach's Acalypha
  • Spachian Acalypha


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Synonyms

  • Acalypha spachiana acutifolia Baill. [unknown]
  • Acalypha spachiana latifolia Baill. [unknown]
  • Acalypha spachiana minor Baill. [unknown]
  • Acalypha squarrosa Pax [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus spachianus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tragia saxatilis Bojer ex Pax [unknown]
  • Acalypha buchenavii Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha spachiana (also called Spach's Acalypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species native to Mexico, Central America and South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in humid forests at elevations of 500 to 1500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha spachiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha spachiana has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha spachiana is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation can be done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Acalypha spachiana

Acalypha spachiana can be found in Central and South America.

Acalypha spachiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha spachiana?

Acalypha spachiana

Where is Acalypha spachiana found?

Acalypha spachiana is found in Central and South America.

What type of environment does Acalypha spachiana prefer?

Acalypha spachiana prefers humid, tropical environments.

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-1224: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.