Acalypha subcastrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcastrata
ID:
242158
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Aresch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Pl. Itin. Eugeniae : 137 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241490
Common Names
- Acalypha subcastrata
- Firetail Plant
- Chenille Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acalypha subcastrata (also called copperleaf, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with bright green foliage and small, yellow flowers. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and is commonly found in open, sunny sites, such as gardens and parks.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha subcastrata can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acalypha subcastrata are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha subcastrata is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Acalypha subcastrata
Acalypha subcastrata can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.
Acalypha subcastrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha subcastrata?
Acalypha subcastrata
What is the common name of Acalypha subcastrata?
Subcastrate Copperleaf
What is the natural habitat of Acalypha subcastrata?
Acalypha subcastrata is native to tropical America and is found in moist grasslands, roadsides, and waste places.
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
Frederic Wilhelm Christian Areschoug (1830-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Aresch.' in the authors string.