Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
subintegra
ID:
242372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 73 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241704



Common Names

  • Acalypha subintegra
  • Subintegra Acalypha
  • Acalypha Plant


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Description

Acalypha subintegra (also called Subintegral Acalypha, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha subintegra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The plant is known to have medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acalypha subintegra are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha subintegra can be cultivated and propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for best results.

Where to Find Acalypha subintegra

Acalypha subintegra can be found in tropical Africa.

Acalypha subintegra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha subintegra?

Acalypha subintegra

What is the common name of Acalypha subintegra?

Acalypha subintegra

What type of plant is Acalypha subintegra?

Herb

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-1257: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.