Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuiramea
ID:
245074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 858 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244406



Common Names

  • Acalypha tenuiramea
  • Tenuiramea
  • Tenuiramea Acalypha


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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpus tenuirameus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acalypha tenuiramea (also called the Slender Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has a single stem and a single flower. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha tenuiramea is yellow-brown with purple stripes and spots. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown capsule. The seedlings are small, round, yellow-brown capsules.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha tenuiramea is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It prefers warm temperatures and bright light, but can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Acalypha tenuiramea

Acalypha tenuiramea is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Acalypha tenuiramea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha tenuiramea?

Acalypha tenuiramea

What is the common name of Acalypha tenuiramea?

Slender-stemmed Acalypha

What is the flowering period of Acalypha tenuiramea?

Late Winter to Spring

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