Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
vellamea
ID:
249912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 5: 228 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249244



Common Names

  • Acalypha Vellamea
  • Vellamea Acalypha
  • Vellamea Copperleaf


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Synonyms

  • Acalypha serratifolia Klotzsch ex Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus brevipes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus velameus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha brevipes Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha communis decumbens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha communis brevipes Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha communis brevipetiolata Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Acalypha communis pallida Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha goyazensis Glaz. [unknown]
  • Acalypha communis brevis Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha vellamea (also called Indian Acalypha, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 8 feet tall and has oval, pointed leaves that are green in color. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha vellamea is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha vellamea has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha vellamea is a shrub that grows to 2m in height and is native to India. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilised every few months.

Where to Find Acalypha vellamea

Acalypha vellamea is native to India and is found in the wild in the Western Ghats region.

Acalypha vellamea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha vellamea?

Acalypha vellamea

What type of plant is Acalypha vellamea?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Acalypha vellamea grow?

Tropical Africa

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-1329: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.