Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
subterranea
ID:
242988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paul G.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 36: t. 3588 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242320



Common Names

  • Acalypha subterranea
  • Subterranean Acalypha
  • Underground Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha subterranea (also called Subterranean Acalypha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers moist soils and is often found in grassland, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha subterranea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha subterranea has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seedpods. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha subterranea is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Acalypha subterranea

Acalypha subterranea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and the Americas.

Acalypha subterranea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha subterranea?

Acalypha subterranea

What type of plant is Acalypha subterranea?

Acalypha subterranea is a perennial herb

What is the habitat of Acalypha subterranea?

Acalypha subterranea is found in moist woods, meadows, and streambanks

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-1263: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.