Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
umbrosa
ID:
247983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Erythea 7: 7 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000247315



Common Names

  • Acalypha umbrosa
  • Umbrosa Acalypha
  • Shadowy Acalypha


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Description

Acalypha umbrosa (also called Shadowy three-seeded mercury, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to tropical America and is found in open areas and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha umbrosa is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and its leaves can be used as a tea to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha umbrosa has small, greenish-white flowers with three petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha umbrosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Acalypha umbrosa

Acalypha umbrosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Acalypha umbrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha umbrosa?

Acalypha umbrosa

What is the family of Acalypha umbrosa?

Euphorbiaceae

Where is Acalypha umbrosa native to?

South America

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-1311: Based on the initial data import
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.