Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
villicaulis
ID:
250996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 2: 248 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250328



Common Names

  • Acalypha villicaulis
  • Villicaul Acalypha
  • Villicaulis Acalypha


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Synonyms

  • Acalypha petiolaris Krauss [unknown]
  • Acalypha rehmannii Pax [unknown]
  • Acalypha senegalensis Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Acalypha senensis Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Acalypha tenuis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha zambesica Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus languidus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus petiolaris Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus senensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus sidifolius Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus tenuis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus villicaulis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus zambesicus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha chariensis Beille [unknown]
  • Acalypha haplostyla Pax [unknown]
  • Acalypha hirsuta Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha villicaulis (also called 'Cats Tail', 'Cats Tail Copperleaf' and 'Rattlesnake Weed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is a low-growing plant with long, thin leaves that are usually bright green, but can also be reddish or copper-colored. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha villicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha villicaulis has small, green flowers with yellow centers and red anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha villicaulis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Acalypha villicaulis

Acalypha villicaulis can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Acalypha villicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha villicaulis?

Acalypha villicaulis

What is the common name of Acalypha villicaulis?

Hairy Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha villicaulis?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:337918-1: Based on the initial data import