Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
246004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 99 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245336



Common Names

  • Acalypha Tomentosa
  • Tomentosa Acalypha
  • Acalypha Acalypha


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Synonyms

  • Acalypha platyodonta Urb. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus tomentosus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha multipartita Moench [unknown]

Description

Acalypha tomentosa (also called Woolly Acalypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha tomentosa has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha tomentosa is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall, and divisions should be done in the spring.

Where to Find Acalypha tomentosa

Acalypha tomentosa is native to the Caribbean and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Acalypha tomentosa FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Acalypha tomentosa?

Acalypha tomentosa prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What type of sunlight does Acalypha tomentosa need?

Acalypha tomentosa prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.

What is the optimal temperature for Acalypha tomentosa?

Acalypha tomentosa prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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-1292: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.