Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
swallowensis
ID:
243703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fosberg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 3: 114 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243035



Common Names

  • Acalypha swallowensis
  • Swallow's Acalypha
  • Swallow's Copperleaf


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Description

Acalypha swallowensis (also called Swallow Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in tropical Africa. It has an upright stem and small, white flowers. The plant grows in moist forests and on cliffs, usually at elevations of 500-1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha swallowensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha swallowensis is small and green with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with green, three-petaled flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha swallowensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Acalypha swallowensis

Acalypha swallowensis is native to India.

Acalypha swallowensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha swallowensis?

Acalypha swallowensis

What is the family of Acalypha swallowensis?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Acalypha swallowensis?

Swallowensis

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