Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
verbenacea
ID:
250527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 1: 75 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249859



Common Names

  • Verbenacea Acalypha
  • Acalypha verbenacea
  • Verbenacea


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Description

Acalypha verbenacea (also called Cat's Tail, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has a rounded crown and a single trunk, with light green, hairy leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry coastal forests to wetter tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha verbenacea is a plant native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments. It is also used as a dye plant and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acalypha verbenacea are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha verbenacea is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Australia and prefers sunny, well-drained sites. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Acalypha verbenacea

Acalypha verbenacea can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Acalypha verbenacea FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Acalypha verbenacea?

Acalypha verbenacea prefers temperatures between 18-22 degrees Celsius.

What is the optimal light for Acalypha verbenacea?

Acalypha verbenacea prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the optimal humidity for Acalypha verbenacea?

Acalypha verbenacea prefers a humidity level of 50-60%.

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-1335: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.