Acalypha subtomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subtomentosa
ID:
243085
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lag.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 21 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000242417
Common Names
- Tomentose Acalypha
- Tomentose Copperleaf
- Fuzzy Acalypha
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- Ricinocarpus subtomentosus Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Acalypha subtomentosa (also called 'Tomentose Copperleaf', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can grow up to 1 m tall and has a spreading crown. The leaves are small and tomentose, and the flowers are yellow and fragrant. It grows in lowland and montane forests, and is often found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha subtomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acalypha subtomentosa are yellow-green, and the seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha subtomentosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Acalypha subtomentosa
Acalypha subtomentosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and the Americas.
Acalypha subtomentosa FAQ
What is the common name of Acalypha subtomentosa?
Kawakawa
What is the natural habitat of Acalypha subtomentosa?
It is found in lowland and montane forests, scrublands, and rocky areas.
What is the growth habit of Acalypha subtomentosa?
It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m (33 ft) tall.
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-1264: Based on the initial data import
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.