Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
subscandens
ID:
242568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Descr. S. Amer. Pl. : 47 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241900



Common Names

  • Acalypha subscandens
  • Subscandens Acalypha
  • Subscandens Plant


Searching for Acalypha subscandens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Acalypha subscandens (also called Chilean acalypha, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Chile. It has a single stem and small, narrow, leathery leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is found in montane forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha subscandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin ailments, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha subscandens has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters at the end of the stem. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in pairs on the stem.

Searching for Acalypha subscandens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha subscandens is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers well-drained, moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best achieved through division of the root clump or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Acalypha subscandens

Acalypha subscandens can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Acalypha subscandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha subscandens?

Acalypha subscandens

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha subscandens?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What are the common names of Acalypha subscandens?

Subscandens False Palm, False Palm

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-1259: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.