Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
venezuelica
ID:
250333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardiel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 57(1): 59. 1999 [19 Jul 1999]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249665



Common Names

  • Acalypha venezuelica
  • Venezuelan Ironwood
  • Venezuelan Tree


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Description

Acalypha venezuelica (also called Venezuelan Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a small shrub with bright copper-colored leaves. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha venezuelica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha venezuelica has small, greenish-white flowers with yellow centers and red-brown fruits. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, woody outer coating. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin, green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha venezuelica is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The shrub prefers full sun and will grow in a variety of soil types. It is a fast-growing shrub and can reach heights of up to 5 feet.

Where to Find Acalypha venezuelica

Acalypha venezuelica is found in tropical rainforests of South and Central America.

Acalypha venezuelica FAQ

What is the common name of Acalypha venezuelica?

Venezuelan copperleaf

What is the growth rate of Acalypha venezuelica?

Moderate to fast

What is the light requirement of Acalypha venezuelica?

Full sun to partial shade

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-1333: Based on the initial data import
José María Cardiel (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardiel' in the authors string.