Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
vagans
ID:
248858

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Anales Hist. Nat. 2: 139 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248190



Common Names

  • Acalypha vagans
  • Vagans Acalypha
  • Acalypha Vagans


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Synonyms

  • Acalypha scutellariifolia Klotzsch ex Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Acalypha vagans glandulosa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus vagans Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha glutinosa Klotzsch ex Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Acalypha vagans genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha vagans (also called Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to India and is found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha vagans is used as an ornamental plant for its edible fruits. The fruits are used to make jams, jellies, and juices. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha vagans has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha vagans is a tropical fruit tree native to Brazil. It is best grown in full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix with good drainage.

Where to Find Acalypha vagans

Acalypha vagans is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Acalypha vagans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha vagans?

Acalypha vagans

What is the common name of Acalypha vagans?

Vagans acalypha

What is the origin of Acalypha vagans?

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