Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuicauda
ID:
244652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XVI: 149 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243984



Common Names

  • Acalypha tenuicauda
  • Tenuicauda Acalypha
  • Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha tenuicauda (also called 'Slender-Tailed Acalypha', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha tenuicauda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acalypha tenuicauda are small and greenish-white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha tenuicauda is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is a fast-growing tree and may reach its full size in a few years. It is best to water the tree regularly and fertilize it every few months.

Where to Find Acalypha tenuicauda

Acalypha tenuicauda is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Acalypha tenuicauda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha tenuicauda?

Acalypha tenuicauda

What is the family of Acalypha tenuicauda?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha tenuicauda?

Tropical rainforest

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-1279: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.