Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
stenoloba
ID:
240823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Flora 55: 41 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240155



Common Names

  • Acalypha Stenoloba
  • Thin-Leaf Paperbark
  • Thin-Leaved Paperbark


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Synonyms

  • Acalypha baenitzii Pax [unknown]
  • Acalypha brittonii Rusby [unknown]
  • Acalypha capillaris Rusby [unknown]
  • Acalypha douilleana Rusby [unknown]
  • Acalypha eugeniifolia Rusby [unknown]
  • Acalypha lucida Rusby [unknown]
  • Acalypha ovata Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha stenoloba (also called 'Narrow-Leaved Acalypha', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has alternate, ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha stenoloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acalypha stenoloba are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and ovoid. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha stenoloba is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Acalypha stenoloba

Acalypha stenoloba can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.

Acalypha stenoloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha stenoloba?

Acalypha stenoloba

What is the common name of Acalypha stenoloba?

Stenolobous Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha stenoloba?

Tropical rainforests

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